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Firmware Engineering Intern (September 2026 - April 2027)

CompanySanctuary AI
LocationVancouver
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJune 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Develop and maintain firmware for embedded systems, including creating drivers for sensors and components. Collaborate with electrical and mechanical teams to implement system test plans and HIL infrastructure.
Internship Type
internship
Company Size
164
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Sanctuary is on a mission to create the world’s first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots that will help us work more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. And in the not-too-distant future, help us explore, settle, and prosper in outer space. Members of the Sanctuary team founded D-Wave (a pioneer in the quantum computing industry), Kindred (first use of reinforcement learning in a production robot), and the Creative Destruction Lab (pioneered a revolutionary method for the commercialization of science for the betterment of humankind). The team has experience launching market-defining innovations rooted in previously unsolved and deep scientific problems.
About the Role

Your New Role and Team

Sanctuary AI–a multi award-winning LinkedIn Top Startup company - is looking to hire a firmware engineering intern. The Embedded Systems team is composed of both electronics and firmware engineers. The team works closely together to create custom products to be consumed by other teams such as Controls and ML.


Our Success Criteria

  • Develop firmware for a variety of embedded systems as well as maintain and update existing firmware systems as needed

  • Collaborate with the electrical and mechanical team to develop robust embedded systems

  • Work with electrical and firmware team to develop and complete device/system test plans   

  • Develop unit tests in C/C++ for new or existing firmware

  • Develop HIL tests and infrastructure

  • Develop drivers for sensors/components

  • Electrical tests and debug with standard tools (oscilloscope, logic analyzer,  in-circuit debug, digital multimeter, etc)


Your Experience

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in electrical/computer engineering, computer science, mechatronics engineering, engineering physics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

  • Fluency with C/C++ for embedded systems, and ability to deliver high-quality code

  • Knowledge of ARM or equivalent embedded microcontroller architectures

  • Knowledge of software version control such as git


Skills

  • Experience interfacing with sensors through communication protocols such as I2C/SPI/CAN/Ethercat

  • Experience developing in an RTOS environment and writing low-level drivers

  • Experience developing in a linux based environment

  • Fluency with using oscilloscopes, multimeters, logic analyzers and various other electrical engineering tools.

  • Proven track record of delivering high quality design documentation, test reports, and other documentation

  • Ability to use AI tools to support firmware development


Traits

  • Above all else, a consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to complex problems

  • Optimistic listening and conflict resolution capabilities

  • Demonstrated ability to influence others without authority

  • Eager to take on new challenges with tenacity and positivity

  • Patience, persistence, and attention to detail when resolving performance issues

  • Obsession with bringing human-like intelligence to machines

  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple projects, effectively prioritizing tasks, and meeting tight deadlines.

Key Skills
C/C++Embedded SystemsARM ArchitectureGitI2C/SPI/CAN/EthercatRTOSLinuxOscilloscopesMultimetersLogic AnalyzersHIL TestingUnit TestingDriver DevelopmentDesign DocumentationAI ToolsElectrical Debugging
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