# Developer Productivity Intern [Winter 2027]

**Company:** [Figure AI](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-companies/figure-ai)
**Location:** San Jose, CA
**Work mode:** On-site
**Seniority:** Intern
**Employment type:** Internship
**Salary:** USD 40–45/hr
**Category:** Software
**Department:** Software
**Listed:** 2026-10-24

[View and apply on Zero G Talent](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/developer-productivity-intern-winter-2027-4724521006)

## What you'll do

- Architect and implement large-scale build/deployment infrastructure
- Redefine dev environments for 10x productivity improvement
- Build backend/frontend tools for build infrastructure
- Collaborate with firmware, embedded, AI/ML engineers
- Ship new platforms and features rapidly

## What you need

- Rising senior or recent grad in CS/CE
- 10-week onsite commitment at HQ
- Strong Linux systems fundamentals (networking, storage, containers)
- Proficient in Go, Rust, C++, or Python
- Distributed systems, caching, Bazel experience a plus

## Job description

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a Developer Productivity Intern to join the Developer Productivity team. You will design and build infrastructure and tools for Figure that accelerate the software development lifecycle. Your work will have a broad impact across the security, cost, and performance of all Figure development.

**Responsibilities:**

-   Contribute to the architecture and implementation of our next-generation, large scale build and deployment infrastructure.
    
-   Redefine our development environments for ease of use and an order of magnitude improvement in developer productivity.
    
-   Develop backend and frontend tools to support the build infrastructure.
    
-   Work closely with firmware, embedded, middleware and AI/ML engineers to ship new platforms and features at unprecedented speed.
    

**Requirements:**

-   Rising senior or recent graduate in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; must be graduating within one yearMinimum 10 weeks working at Figure headquarters.
    
-   Strong Linux and systems fundamentals: networking, storage, processes, and containers.
    
-   Proficient in at least one of Go, Rust, C++, or Python.
    

**Bonus Qualifications:**

-   Projects using distributed systems, content-addressable storage, or cachingExperience with Bazel.
    
-   Experience deploying services with Kubernetes, Terraform, or similar infrastructure-as-code tooling.
    
-   Experience with LLMs and other AI toolingExperience with any of the major cloud providers (AWS, GCP, Azure).
    

The US base pay range for this full-time position is $40.00 to $45.00 per hour.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.

## Other open roles at Figure AI

- [Manufacturing Quality Engineer BotQ](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/manufacturing-quality-engineer-botq-4724194006) — San Jose, CA
- [Mobile Service Technician](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/mobile-service-technician-4722786006) — San Jose, CA
- [Material Planning Manager, Human Data Collect](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/material-planning-manager-human-data-collect-4722716006) — San Jose, CA
- [Embedded Software Engineering Intern [Winter 2027]](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/embedded-software-engineering-intern-platform-4722086006) — San Jose, CA
- [Deployment Engineering Intern](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/deployment-engineering-intern-4721113006) — San Jose, CA

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