Figure
AI & Machine LearningDirect Greenhouse career site

Validation Engineering Intern [Winter 2027]

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

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Python
  • Git
  • microcontrollers and embedded systems
  • electrical engineering fundamentals

Also useful

  • firmware development in C
  • PCB design
  • sensors and motors

Responsibilities

  • Architect hardware and software solutions for validating humanoid subsystems (actuators, batteries, cameras, sensors).
  • Write Python scripts to automate validation and regression testing.
  • Contribute to the development of a CI/CD pipeline for hardware/firmware/software integration.
  • Debug and resolve software regressions and hardware issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • Graduate student or recent graduate in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 12-week internship, 1 to 2 terms preferred.
  • Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering.
  • Proficiency with Python or a similar programming language.
  • Experience with Git and version control workflows.
  • Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience with firmware development in C.
  • Exposure to PCB design and troubleshooting.
  • Hands-on work with sensors, motors, or electromechanical systems.

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 a Validation Engineering Intern for Winter 2027 to support the design, automation, and execution of system-level validation across our humanoid platform. This internship is designed for students in their final year of an undergraduate or master's program, as well as recent graduates who are on track to complete their degree by the end of 2026, or the following year.

Read the original posting

From Figure's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

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The Validation Engineering Intern [Winter 2027] posting at Figure states compensation of $40 – $45 per hour. It is listed as a internship position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Figure's official career site.

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