Firmware Engineering Manager
Lime$163,000 - $224,000/year
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI Robotics, Humanoid RobotsIndustries
Requirements
- Graduate student, senior student, or recent graduate in Computer Engineering or related field
- Minimum 10 weeks internship, 1 to 2 terms preferred
- Ability to showcase extra-academic activities working on hardware/software projects
- Fluent with C/C++ and Python
- Good knowledge of computer architecture and real-time operating systems
- Familiar with communication buses and protocols like CAN, SPI, I2C, UART etc
- Comfortable using lab instruments (Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers…) and debugging tools
Responsibilities
- Deliver high quality C/C++ code in a real-time embedded environment
- Bring up, debug, and validate firmware on the Humanoid hardware platform, such as actuators, sensors, power distribution system
- Optimize performance of firmware to meet product requirements
- Develop test scripts in Python to support test automation or robot calibration
- Work cross functionally with System Integration, Software Test, and Embedded Software teams to successfully and autonomously ship new features
- Contribute to the integration of projects into the Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure
- Support hardware/software integration in the lab
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What skills are required for the Firmware Intern position?
Required skills include fluency with C/C++ and Python, good knowledge of computer architecture and real-time operating systems, familiarity with communication buses like CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, and comfort using lab instruments such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
What is the duration of the Firmware Intern internship?
The internship requires a minimum of 10 weeks, with 1 to 2 terms preferred.
What education level is needed for this internship?
Candidates must be a graduate student, senior student, or recent graduate in Computer Engineering or a related field.
What kind of experience stands out for applicants?
Showcasing extra-academic activities working on hardware/software projects is required, and bonus qualifications like experience with low-level protocol drivers, motor control systems, Bazel, or Docker make candidates stronger.
Is the salary or compensation mentioned for this internship?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Figure
Blockchain-based home equity lending solutions
About Figure
Figure is a financial technology company that uses blockchain technology to improve financial transactions, specifically in the home equity lending market. It offers products like Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and mortgage refinancing, allowing homeowners to access their home equity quickly and efficiently. The application process is fully online, enabling homeowners to receive funds in as little as five days, which is much faster than traditional banks that can take weeks or months. Figure ensures secure and cost-effective transactions through blockchain, and it generates revenue from origination fees and interest on loans, with competitive rates starting at 3.49% APR. Targeting homeowners across various U.S. states, Figure aims to meet the demand for quick access to home equity for purposes like home improvements or debt consolidation.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$406.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Health & wellness - Figure pays 100% of premium costs for employees and dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance (with the exception of costs associated with the buy-up medical plan.)
Continuing education - Figure will reimburse eligible employees for approved continuing education that either offers growth in an area related to his or her current position or that may lead to promotional opportunities.
Flexible time off - We offer 10 company-wide holidays plus one personal holiday, generous Flexible Time Away (FTA), Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Parental Leave.
Bonus & stock options - Figure’s Bonus Plan recognizes and rewards eligible employees’ efforts and contributions. Eligible employees are also granted an option to purchase a set number of shares of Figure’s common stock.
Risks
Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
New piggyback loan product could increase financial risk amid housing affordability issues.
Volatile crypto market could impact Figure's blockchain initiatives.
Differentiation
Figure uses blockchain to offer fast, secure home equity access in five days.
The company provides a fully online application process, unlike traditional banks.
Figure's competitive interest rates start as low as 3.49% APR.
Upsides
Increased blockchain adoption boosts Figure's secure transaction offerings.
Figure Connect taps into the demand for liquid private capital markets.
Michael Tannenbaum's appointment as CEO suggests potential for growth.
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