Robotics Middleware Intern - Build Core Robot Services

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

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company, seeks a Software Engineering Intern to rebuild the core services that start, supervise, and monitor the robot's software modules on hardware. You will develop reliable software infrastructure and tooling with the Middleware team, gaining hands-on experience on real robots in San Jose.

The internship targets rising seniors or recent graduates in CS/CE, with strong modern C++ skills, Python familiarity, and a deep Linux understanding; a passion for well-tested

Qualifications

• Rising senior or recent graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field; must be graduating within one year.

Responsibilities

• Build a system service that manages the lifecycle of the robot's software modules with a focus on reliability and maintainability.
• Create fast, responsive C++ CLI/TUI tooling for operating that service.
• Build end-to-end tests covering the service and its tooling across releases.
• Collaborate with the Middleware team to design, review code, and deploy on real robots.

Skills

Modern C++ (>20)

Python

Linux

Education

CS/CE degree or related field

Job description

Figure, an AI robotics company, seeks a Software Engineering Intern to rebuild the core services that start, supervise, and monitor the robot's software modules on hardware. You will develop reliable software infrastructure and tooling with the Middleware team, gaining hands-on experience on real robots in San Jose.

The internship targets rising seniors or recent graduates in CS/CE, with strong modern C++ skills, Python familiarity, and a deep Linux understanding; a passion for well-tested