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Special Projects Intern [Winter 2027]
Figure AI INC · 🇺🇸 San Jose, CA
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- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 22 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 22 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
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 Special Projects Intern to develop robot behaviors and software for external events during Winter 2027. 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. 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. • Test behaviors on hardware, iterate quickly, and debug issues in the lab and on site. • Support event execution, including setup, rehearsals, and live troubleshooting. • Collaborate across engineering and operations teams to deliver polished, reliable demonstrations. Requirements: • Graduate student (Master's or PhD) pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related field. • Minimum 10 weeks internship, 1 to 2 terms preferred. • Strong software engineering skills, with proficiency in Python. • Experience applying AI or machine learning, ideally in a robotics context. • 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. Bonus Qualifications: • Prior experience developing robot behaviors or working with humanoid or legged robots. • Comfortable working in Linux and debugging on real hardware. 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.