Validation Engineering Intern (Winter 2026)

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure, an AI Robotics company based in San Jose, is seeking a Validation Engineering Intern for Winter 2026. This role focuses on supporting the design, automation, and execution of validation for humanoid subsystems.

Ideal candidates will have experience with Python, firmware development, and electrical engineering fundamentals. This internship is tailored for students in their final undergraduate or master's year, with possibilities for an extended role across multiple terms.

Qualifications

• Experience with Git and version control workflows.
• Proficiency with Python programming or similar languages.
• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Architect hardware and software solutions for validating humanoid subsystems.
• Write Python scripts to automate validation and regression testing.
• Contribute to the development of a CI/CD pipeline for integration.
• Debug and resolve software regressions and hardware issues.

Skills

Git version control

Python programming

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Firmware development in C

PCB design

Hands-on work with sensors

Education

Graduate student in Electrical Engineering or related field

Undergraduate or master's student

Tools

Microcontrollers

Embedded systems

Job description

Company and Internship Overview

• 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 looking for a Validation Engineering Intern for Winter 2026 to support the design, automation, and execution of system-level validation across our humanoid platform
• Architect hardware and software solutions for validating humanoid subsystems (actuators, batteries, cameras, sensors)
• Write Python scripts to automate validation and regression testing
• Contribute to the development of a CI/CD pipeline for hardware/firmware/software integration
• Debug and resolve software regressions and hardware issues in collaboration with cross‑functional teams

Internship Details

This internship is designed for students in their final year of an undergraduate or master’s program, as well as recent graduates who are on track to complete their degree by the end of 2026, or the following year.

• Experience with Git and version control workflows
• Proficiency with Python or a similar programming language
• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering
• Minimum 12‑week internship, 1 to 2 terms preferred
• Graduate student or recent graduate in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Familiarity with microcontrollers and embedded systems
• Experience with firmware development in C
• Exposure to PCB design and troubleshooting
• Hands‑on work with sensors, motors, or electromechanical systems