Figure
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Embedded Software Engineering Intern [Winter 2027]

Pay
$40 – $45 per hour
Location
San Jose, CA · On-site
Job type
Part-time
Level
Entry level
Listed
22 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • C
  • C++
  • Rust
  • Python
  • Linux
  • networking fundamentals

Also useful

  • Yocto
  • RAUC
  • SWUpdate
  • bootloaders
  • secure boot
  • PKI

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and test features for the robot software platform, including OTA update delivery, firmware update flows, and the embedded Linux systems that support them.
  • Work across software and hardware layers to integrate, debug, and validate updates on real robot hardware.
  • Improve the reliability, security, and scalability of how software is deployed across the fleet.
  • Measure the impact of your work and share results and recommendations with the team.

Requirements

  • Rising senior or recent graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; must be graduating within one year.
  • Minimum 10 weeks.
  • Strong programming skills in C, C++, Rust, or Python.
  • Experience with Linux and networking fundamentals.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with embedded Linux build and update tools such as Yocto, RAUC, or SWUpdate.
  • Experience with firmware development, bootloaders, or hardware bring-up.
  • Familiarity with applied cryptography, such as code signing, PKI, or secure boot.

Pay and benefits

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $40.00 to $45.00 per hour.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

About Figure

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineering Intern to join our Platform team. In summary, you will help build and improve the core software infrastructure that keeps our robot fleet running, with a focus on over-the-air (OTA) and firmware update systems that deliver software reliably and securely to robots in the field.

Read the original posting

From Figure's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 17, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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