Figure

Figure

Special Projects Intern [Fall 2026]

San Jose, CA · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$40k-$45kDetected 15 days ago
LinuxMachine LearningRobotics

About the role

  • The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence.
  • Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
  • This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to see their code running on real humanoid robots in front of real audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and refine robot behaviors used in external events, demos, and deployments.
  • Write and maintain software that drives robot demonstrations, including behavior sequencing and control logic.
  • Support event execution, including setup, rehearsals, and live troubleshooting.
  • Collaborate across engineering and operations teams to deliver polished, reliable demonstrations.
  • Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots.
  • Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets.
  • This role works directly with engineers and operations leads to bring humanoid robots to life in high-visibility, real-world settings.
  • You will build and refine the behaviors robots perform on stage and on site, write the software that drives those demonstrations, and help ensure everything runs reliably under pressure.

Requirements

  • Graduate student (Master's or PhD) pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong software engineering skills, with proficiency in Python.
  • Working knowledge of robotics fundamentals, such as control, kinematics, or motion planning.
  • Ability to work hands-on with hardware and iterate quickly under tight timelines.

Nice to have

  • Comfortable working in Linux and debugging on real hardware.
  • The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
  • This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.
  • Minimum 10 weeks internship, 1 to 2 terms preferred.

Compensation

  • The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $40 - $45/hr.

Company info

  • We are looking for a Special Projects Intern to develop robot behaviors and software for external events during Fall 2026.
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