Middleware Engineering Intern (AI, Robotics)

TL;DR

Middleware Engineering Intern (AI, Robotics): Building core platform infrastructure for a general-purpose humanoid robot with an accent on enabling high-volume message exchange and efficient data capture/storage. Focus on implementing C++ software on embedded Linux systems and developing tools for visualization and interaction.

Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA, requiring 5 days/week of in-office collaboration.

Company

hirify.global is an AI robotics company focused on developing a general-purpose humanoid.

What you will do

• Implement and test C++ software running on embedded Linux systems.
• Write Python scripts to investigate and resolve issues.
• Work with testing infrastructure to ensure fixes remain stable.

Requirements

• Final year undergraduate or master's student, or recent graduate (degree by end of 2026 or following year) in Computer Science or a related field.
• Available for a minimum of 10 weeks (1–2 terms preferred).
• Demonstrated experience on hardware/software projects outside of coursework.
• Proficient in C++ and Python.
• Strong understanding of Linux.
• Solid knowledge of computer architecture and networking protocols.

Nice to have

• Experience with the Bazel build system.
• Familiarity with timing-sensitive environments.
• Knowledge of shared memory and lock-free systems.
• Exposure to TypeScript.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at an AI robotics company developing a general-purpose humanoid.
• Focused on tackling complex, unstructured environments for robotics.
• Collaborative in-office environment in San Jose, CA.
• Engage with challenges related to high-volume message exchange and efficient data management for robots.