The Role
Seeking an Embedded Software Intern to support the implementation and testing of key aspects of the Humanoid software at an AI Robotics company in Sunnyvale, CA. Responsibilities include implementing embedded software in C++, developing Python scripts, and contributing to CI/CD infrastructure. Requires fluency in C++ and Python, deep understanding of Linux, and knowledge of computer architecture and communication protocols.
Summary Generated by Built In
Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.
We are looking for an Embedded Software Intern to support the implementation and test of key aspects of our Humanoid software. Tentative dates Early Jan - March 2025.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and test embedded software in C++ running on the Humanoid compute platform
- Develop Python scripts to support data management, test automation or robot calibration
- Contribute to the development of our Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure
- Support hardware/software integration in the lab
Requirements:
- Graduate student or recent graduate in Computer Science or related field
- Minimum 10 weeks internship, 1 to 2 terms preferred
- Ability to showcase extra-academic activities working on hardware/software projects
- Fluent with C++ and Python
- Deep understanding of Linux
- Good knowledge of computer architecture, communication buses and protocols like Ethernet, Ethercat, Serial, CAN or USB
- Comfortable using lab instruments (Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers…) and debugging tools (Lauterbach…)
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience with the Bazel build system
- Experience with Docker containers
- Experience with Rust
Top Skills
C++
Python
The Company
What We Do
Figure is an AI Robotics company building the world's first commercially viable autonomous humanoid robot. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA.