7 hours ago
San Jose, CA, USAIntern
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and test firmware in C or C++ for motor controllers, battery management systems, and sensing hardware.
- Develop Python tools for test automation and hardware calibration.
- Contribute to Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment infrastructure.
- Support hardware/software integration in the laboratory.
Requirements
- Be an undergraduate senior or recent graduate in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Commit to a minimum 10-week internship; one to two terms are preferred.
- Be fluent in C, C++, and Python.
- Have experience implementing low-level software on bare-metal systems and RTOS.
- Have good knowledge of computer architecture.
- Have a deep understanding of communication buses and protocols such as Ethernet, EtherCAT, Serial, CAN, and USB.
- Be comfortable using oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit debugging tools.
- Bonus: experience with motor controllers or battery management systems.
- Bonus: experience taking projects from conception to fleet-wide rollout, including through internships, design teams, or open-source projects.
Benefits
- Winter 2027 internship with a minimum duration of 10 weeks; one to two terms are preferred.
- US base salary of $40–$45 per hour for the full-time position; additional compensation or benefits may apply depending on the role.
About Figure AI
Figure AI builds general‑purpose autonomous humanoid robots and the AI software that powers them, targeting tasks in industrial, commercial, and eventually residential settings. The privately held company monetizes through robotics hardware and related software/services aimed at enterprises seeking automation. Founded in 2022 and headquartered in San Jose, California, it has announced a partnership with BMW Manufacturing to pilot humanoid robots in automotive production.