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Root Access

Root Access

AI-powered IDE and firmware code generation

Machine Learning Engineer – Intern

Summer 2026Posted on 2/11/2026
No salary listed
Internship
Master's
New York, NY, USA
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About the job

Requirements
  • Have hands-on experience training ML models (vision, NLP, or embedded/edge ML all welcome).
  • Know your way around core ML concepts: model architectures, loss functions, optimization, evaluation metrics.
  • Have experience with ML toolchains and workflows (e.g., PyTorch Lightning, Hugging Face, ONNX, TensorRT, Weights & Biases).
Responsibilities
  • Train, evaluate, and debug machine learning models (e.g., deep learning, classical ML, multimodal models) using Python, PyTorch, and related frameworks.
  • Use our internal AI-powered tooling to accelerate model development, dataset preparation, experiment tracking, and deployment workflows.
  • Help test features like dataset validation, automated hyperparameter search, model introspection, and inference/runtime integrations.
  • Provide structured feedback on usability, model behavior, edge cases, and failure modes (you’re part of the product loop).
  • Build demo models, evaluation scripts, or experiment workflows that help us validate reliability and usability of the platform.
  • Read academic papers, model cards, and technical documentation to cross-verify model performance and expected behavior.
Desired Qualifications
  • Have a Master’s in Mathematics, Data Science, or Engineering.
  • Bring prior work or internship experience with model training, ML research, or applied AI engineering.
  • Be hungry to contribute to an ambitious startup, with opportunities to go full-time

About the company

Root Access provides AI-native tools for embedded systems engineers to streamline firmware development. Its main product, the Hideout IDE, is a universal IDE that lets engineers configure peripherals, generate code, and compile firmware across multiple toolchains, with an AI agent named Seb to help generate and validate code. It differentiates itself by using hardware datasheets and schematics (via Altium) to produce customized, validated firmware rather than generic templates, and targets robotics, defense, and industrial automation. Its goal is to shorten the firmware development cycle and deliver reliable embedded software for mission-critical hardware, with clients including Mitsubishi Electric and East West Manufacturing and a $2.1 million pre-seed round in 2025.

Company Size

1-10

Company Stage

Early VC

Total Funding

$2.1M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2025

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hideout docs updated September 4, 2026 indicate active product development.
  • Mitsubishi Electric and East West Manufacturing are named customers as of October 2025.
  • Root Access closed a $2.1 million pre-seed led by AlleyCorp on September 30, 2025.

What critics are saying

  • Enterprise embedded teams already buy from Vector, IAR, and GitHub Copilot.
  • Mission-critical firmware demands validation; one bad release can trigger recalls and liability.
  • Root Access still lacks public revenue, making a 2027 fundraising failure existential.

What makes Root Access unique

  • Root Access targets embedded firmware, not generic app code, with Hideout and Seb.
  • Its September 2025 Altium integration pulls schematics directly into firmware workflows.
  • Docs dated September 4, 2026 show hardware-in-the-loop testing inside agent workflows.

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Benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Hybrid Work Options

Stock Options

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Gym Membership

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Certification Support

Mentorship Program

Meal Benefits

Employee Discounts

Company Social Events

Company News

LinkedIn
Oct 13th, 2025
We raised $2.1m to arm embedded engineers with AI The round was led by AlleyCorp with participation from Forum Ventures, Gold House, Mana Ventures, and angels Garuth A., Arpan Ajmera, Marshall… | Ryan Eppley | 87 comments

We raised $2.1m to arm embedded engineers with AI The round was led by AlleyCorp with participation from Forum Ventures, Gold House, Mana Ventures, and angels Garuth A., Arpan Ajmera, Marshall Singer + active personnel in the DOD. Grateful to you all for your support of Root Access! | 87 comments on LinkedIn

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