Firmware Intern [Fall 2026]

Figure seeks a firmware engineering intern to support robotics development by enabling board bring-up, developing and validating new firmware features, and assisting with integration and testing.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and test firmware in C/C++ for motor controllers, battery management systems, and sensing hardware.
• Develop Python tools for test automation and hardware calibration.
• Contribute to CI/CD infrastructure development.
• Support hardware/software integration in laboratory settings.

Core Requirements

• Undergraduate senior or recent graduate in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Fluency in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience implementing low level software on bare-metal systems and RTOS.
• Strong computer architecture knowledge.
• Deep understanding of communication buses and protocols like Ethernet, EtherCAT, Serial, CAN, or USB.
• Proficiency with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and in-circuit debugging tools.

Bonus Qualifications

• Motor controller or battery management systems experience.
• CI/CD infrastructure implementation background.
• Agile and test-driven development familiarity.