Embedded Software Engineering Intern [Winter 2027]

Figure AI

San Jose, CA

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with recent academic experience in computer science or engineering comfortable with embedded Linux and firmware update systems.

Best fit for

Recent graduates or rising seniors with a background in embedded systems and a strong interest in robotics.
— “Rising senior or recent graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field”
Individuals who enjoy working across hardware and software layers to solve complex integration issues.
— “Work across software and hardware layers to integrate, debug, and validate updates on real robot hardware”
Candidates who are well-versed in Linux and can contribute to scalable, secure deployment systems.
— “Experience with Linux and networking fundamentals”

Things to consider

The internship requires a minimum 10-week commitment, which may not be feasible for all candidates.
— “Minimum 10 weeks.”
The role is based in San Jose, CA, which may affect relocation plans or geographic flexibility.
— “San Jose, CA”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with firmware development or secure boot mechanisms in your resume and interview.
— “Familiarity with applied cryptography, such as code signing, PKI, or secure boot.”
Showcase projects involving embedded Linux or OTA systems to align with the role's technical focus.
— “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.”
Emphasize your ability to measure and communicate the impact of your software work effectively.
— “Measure the impact of your work and share results and recommendations with the team.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

design, implement, and test features for the robot software platform
improve reliability, security, and scalability of software deployment

Typical background

Rising senior or recent graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Embedded Software DevelopmentC/c++/rust/pythonLinuxNetworkingOTA Update SystemsFirmware Update FlowsEmbedded Linux Systems

Preferred

Embedded Linux Build And Update ToolsFirmware DevelopmentBootloadersHardware Bring-upApplied Cryptography

Stack & domain

Embedded SoftwareCC++RustPythonLinuxNetworkingOTA Update DeliveryFirmware Update FlowsEmbedded Linux SystemsYoctoRAUCSwupdateFirmware DevelopmentBootloadersHardware Bring-upApplied CryptographyCode SigningPKISecure BootLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingTeamworkNegotiationProject ManagementStrategic ThinkingClient Management

About the role

Original posting from Figure AI via Greenhouse

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.
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.
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.

Source: Figure AI careers (Greenhouse)