Humanoid Robot Demos Engineer Intern

Figure AI; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure AI is seeking a Special Projects Intern to develop robot behaviors and software for external events during Winter 2027. You will work with engineers and operations leads to bring humanoid robots to life in high-visibility settings, building and refining demonstrations and ensuring reliable performance on site.

You will write the code that drives demonstrations, test on hardware, and support event execution from setup to live troubleshooting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Graduate student pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 weeks internship, 1 to 2 terms preferred.
• Proficiency in Python.
• Experience applying AI or machine learning, ideally in a robotics context.
• Working knowledge of robotics fundamentals, such as control, kinematics, or motion planning.
• Ability to work hands-on with hardware and iterate quickly under tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine robot behaviors used in external events, demos, and deployments.
• Write and maintain software that drives robot demonstrations, including behavior sequencing and control logic.
• Test behaviors on hardware, iterate quickly, and debug issues in the lab and on site.
• Support event execution, including setup, rehearsals, and live troubleshooting.
• Collaborate across engineering and operations teams to deliver polished, reliable demonstrations.

Skills

Python

Software engineering

AI/ML experience

Robotics fundamentals

Hands-on with hardware

Education

Masters or PhD in CS/Robotics/CE

Tools

Linux

Job description

Figure AI is seeking a Special Projects Intern to develop robot behaviors and software for external events during Winter 2027. You will work with engineers and operations leads to bring humanoid robots to life in high-visibility settings, building and refining demonstrations and ensuring reliable performance on site.

You will write the code that drives demonstrations, test on hardware, and support event execution from setup to live troubleshooting, collaborating with cross-functional teams to