Robotics Electrical Engineering Intern (Embedded C/C++)

Location: Milpitas, California, United States; requires 5 days per week in-office collaboration

Salary: $6,500 per month

Company

hirify.global is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI-powered robots for demanding industrial work.

What you will do

• Validate electronics circuits through power-on tests, signal integrity checks, and continuity testing.
• Troubleshoot hardware issues using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers, and other laboratory equipment.
• Develop, test, and maintain embedded firmware for Arduino and STM32 platforms using open-source libraries.
• Implement and debug CAN bus, I2C, SPI, and UART communication protocols.
• Validate communication protocols in Linux-based environments and improve firmware reliability in real-world conditions.
• Document debugging procedures and firmware details in clear, actionable engineering guides.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency with the Arduino ecosystem and experience or strong interest in STM32, including HAL/LL or STM32CubeIDE.
• Understanding of CAN bus architecture and messaging.
• Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, and function generators.
• Strong C/C++ programming skills for embedded systems, plus familiarity with Linux command-line and basic system operations.
• Experience with Python for scripting, testing, or automation.

Nice to have

• Experience with Altium, KiCad, or Eagle PCB design tools.
• Basic SMD soldering skills for hardware repairs.
• Familiarity with Git for version control.
• Project experience in motor control, sensor fusion, or robotics.
• Experience using Python for hardware interfacing or embedded-systems data analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on collaboration with researchers and engineers working on foundation models, decision-making, and robotics.
• Opportunity to contribute to real-world robotic systems and research with potential for publication at top-tier conferences.
• Company-provided lunch and dinner.
• Fully stocked kitchen and team events.