Firmware Engineering Intern (September 2026 - April 2027)

Sanctuary AI • Vancouver, BC

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern