Rising senior or recent graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, graduating within one year.
Strong programming skills in C, C++, Rust, or Python.
Experience with Linux and networking fundamentals.
Minimum 10 weeks of availability.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and test features for the robot software platform.
Integrate, debug, and validate updates on real robot hardware across software and hardware layers.
Enhance the reliability, security, and scalability of software deployment across the fleet.
Measure the impact of your work and share results and recommendations with the team.
Benefits
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics technology.
Hands-on experience with embedded systems and OTA updates.
Collaborative team environment focused on innovation.
Potential for mentorship from experienced engineers.
Full Job Description
We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineering Intern to join our Platform team. In summary, you will help build and improve the core software infrastructure that keeps our robot fleet running, with a focus on over-the-air (OTA) and firmware update systems that deliver software reliably and securely to robots in the field.
Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and test features for the robot software platform, including OTA update delivery, firmware update flows, and the embedded Linux systems that support them.
Work across software and hardware layers to integrate, debug, and validate updates on real robot hardware.
Improve the reliability, security, and scalability of how software is deployed across the fleet.
Measure the impact of your work and share results and recommendations with the team.
Requirements:
Rising senior or recent graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field; must be graduating within one year.
Minimum 10 weeks.
Strong programming skills in C, C++, Rust, or Python.
Experience with Linux and networking fundamentals.
Bonus Qualifications:
Experience with embedded Linux build and update tools such as Yocto, RAUC, or SWUpdate.
Experience with firmware development, bootloaders, or hardware bring-up.
Familiarity with applied cryptography, such as code signing, PKI, or secure boot.
The US base pay range for this full-time position is $40.00 to $45.00 per hour.
The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
About Figure
Figure is a financial technology company that provides home equity loans and other financial services. The company was founded in 2018 by Mike Cagney, a former CEO of the online lending platform, SoFi. Figure's platform uses blockchain technology to streamline the loan application process and reduce costs. The company has raised over $225 million in funding and has partnerships with several major financial institutions, including Jefferies and WSFS Bank. Figure was named one of the 50 most innovative fintech companies in the world by Forbes in 2019.
