Robotics Embedded Software Intern — OTA & Updates

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

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company, offers an embedded software engineering internship focused on core software infrastructure for robot fleets. You’ll work on OTA and firmware update systems, delivering secure, reliable updates to fielded robots.

As a rising senior or recent graduate, you’ll design, implement, and test features, collaborating across software and hardware layers to validate updates on real hardware. The role emphasizes security, scalability, and measurable impact.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficient in C, C++, Rust, or Python; strong Linux and networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• 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 reliability, security, and scalability of software deployment across the robot fleet.
• Measure impact of your work and share results with the team.

Skills

C

C++

Rust

Python

Linux

Networking

Education

Senior or recent graduate in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Yocto

RAUC

SWUpdate

Job description

Figure, an AI robotics company, offers an embedded software engineering internship focused on core software infrastructure for robot fleets. You’ll work on OTA and firmware update systems, delivering secure, reliable updates to fielded robots.

As a rising senior or recent graduate, you’ll design, implement, and test features, collaborating across software and hardware layers to validate updates on real hardware. The role emphasizes security, scalability, and measurable impact.