Embedded Software Engineer, 2027 Internship
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Humble Robotics scores A on the Alion truth index.
About Humble Robotics
Working at Humble Robotics means taking on the biggest change in ground transportation in decades. We’re building an autonomous, zero-emissions hauler that dramatically lowers the cost of freight with groundbreaking vision-based AI, designed for today’s global logistics network.
We’re a fast-moving, close-knit team of AV industry veterans and innovative thinkers. We don’t believe culture can be engineered - but when it falls into place, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime adventure.
Progress has never felt so present.
About The Role
The Embedded team owns the embedded software on all of our microcontroller systems on our vehicles. You will develop safety-critical, real-time firmware for automotive ECUs, interfacing directly with steering, braking, propulsion, power distribution, sensor systems and body controls. You will work across the full firmware lifecycle, from board bring-up to production deployment, collaborating closely with hardware, software, systems, and safety engineering teams.
The person who fills this role would primarily work from Humble Robotics’ San Francisco office 5 days a week. We aim to create an in office environment that fosters a collaborative, generative atmosphere where the team can build together.
What You'll Do
Design, implement and test real-time embedded firmware in C++ for automotive-grade microcontrollers
Develop reliable communication interfaces, including CAN, Ethernet, SPI, I2C, UART, etc.
Collaborate with hardware engineers on board bring-up and hardware-software co-debugging
Root-cause both board-level and vehicle-level issues in the field
Support manufacturing test development and vehicle software deployment.
What You Bring
Currently pursuing a BS or MS program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Experience writing C, C++ or Rust for microcontrollers
Good understanding of embedded system fundamentals
Ability to read schematics
Familiarity with Git and working in a Linux development environment
Eligible to work in the United States
Bonus Points
Practical experience working on complex physical systems
Hands-on work with 32-bit ARM Cortex-M or Cortex-R microcontrollers
Comfortable using lab tools: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter, etc.
Familiarity with CAN or Ethernet
Involvement in student engineering project teams, such as Formula SAE, robotics clubs, etc.
Our space is a fast-moving field, and we don't expect any one candidate to tick every box above. If you're excited about building the systems that enable autonomous trucks to get safely on the road, and your background covers most - but not all - of what we've listed, we'd still love to hear from you. Humble Robotics is built by people who grew into the hardest problems in this field, not just people who'd already solved them.
Compensation
This role is eligible for base salary + benefits + equity compensation. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including qualifications, skills, experience, and location.
Perks and Benefits
Competitive compensation
Fully stocked kitchen with drinks, snacks and weekly catered meals
Collaborative in office environment located in San Francisco