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Embedded Software Engineering Intern [Winter 2027]

Figure AI · San Jose, CA

Posted Oct 14, 2026

Est. total comp~$40/hr

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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: …

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Skills and tools: Python, C++, Rust, Linux, Networking

Preferred 1 item

Skills and tools: Embedded

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Crew department: Rover Ops

Skills Figure AI names in this posting:

Python
C++
Rust
Linux

Related coursework: the Rover Ops Track: Autonomy, Field Maintenance and Drones. We study 4 core modules, take a quiz after each one and pass a final test to earn the Mars Mining Certificate in Rover Operations Fundamentals. We can link its verification page from our resume. It records online learning, not professional licensing or work experience.

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