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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
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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 a Firmware Engineer Intern to join us during Fall 2026. In this role, you will help bring our robots to life by supporting board bring-up, developing and validating new firmware features, and assisting with integration and testing. Responsibilities: Design, implement and test firmware in C or C++ for critical components such as motor controllers, battery management systems and sensing hardware Develop Python tools to support test automation or hardware calibration Contribute to the development of our Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure Support hardware/software integration in the lab Requirements: Undergraduate student (Senior) or recent graduate in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field Minimum 10 weeks internship, 1 to 2 terms preferred Fluent in C, C++, and Python Experience implementing low level software on bare-metal systems and RTOS Good knowledge of computer architecture Deep understanding of communication buses and protocols like Ethernet, Ethercat, Serial, CAN or USB Comfortable using lab instruments (oscilloscope, logic analyzer) and in-circuit debugging tools Bonus Qualifications: Experience with motor controllers or battery management systems Experience implementing CI/CD infrastructures Familiar with Agile and Test driven development The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $40 - $45/hr. 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.
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