Firmware / Embedded Engineer -- Intern
Root AccessNew York, New York, United States
Posted February 11, 2026
Internship
About the Company
Root Access offers an AI‑native developer platform that accelerates the creation of firmware and embedded systems for hardware, robotics, and machinery. The platform unifies developer tools, electrical engineering workflows, and machine programming into a single, intelligent environment, reducing time‑to‑market for complex hardware projects. By embedding AI into every stage of development, Root Access delivers predictive coding assistance, automated testing, and seamless integration across hardware components. This approach empowers engineers to prototype, iterate, and deploy hardware solutions more efficiently and reliably than traditional development pipelines.
Job Description
We're looking for a Firmware / Embedded Engineer to join our paid summer internship for 2026. You'll write firmware for dev boards, help validate AI-assisted workflows, and contribute to embedded projects. You'll be part of a team of ambitious engineers who work hard and laugh together.
Requirements
- Write, test, and debug embedded software + firmware
- Use internal AI-powered tools to generate/configure firmware
- Provide structured feedback on usability, bugs, and edge cases
- Build demo projects, scripts, or workflows to validate tool reliability and usability
- Read datasheets and vendor docs to cross-verify model output
Benefits
- Paid internship
- Opportunity to work with a team of ambitious engineers
- Chance to shape new developer tools