Embedded Software Engineering Intern, Platform

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous humanoid robots. This embedded software engineering internship focuses on building and improving core software infrastructure for the robot fleet, with emphasis on over-the-air (OTA) and firmware update systems that deliver software reliably and securely to robots in the field.

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

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

• 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

$40.00-$45.00 per hour; total compensation package may include additional components and benefits depending on the specific role