Summer 2026
Software Engineer Intern
Posted on 2/11/2026
Root Access
1-10 employees
AI-powered IDE and firmware code generation
No salary listed
New York, NY, USA
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- Have experience building CLI tools, dev scripts, small web or backend apps
- Think hardware is really cool with some hobbyist-level experience programming MCUs
- Have used or contributed to build systems or developer tools (e.g., VS Code extensions, CLIs, GitHub Actions)
- Design, build, and debug software tools and systems using Python, TypeScript, or Rust.
- Use our internal AI-powered developer tools to prototype and enhance engineering workflows.
- Help implement and test key product features like project generation, build automation, and developer-facing APIs.
- Provide structured feedback on usability, bugs, and edge cases—you’re part of the product feedback loop.
- Build demo apps, scripts, or workflows that stress-test our tools and showcase new features.
- Read technical docs, specs, and code to verify model output and ensure reliability (yes, we still read docs).
- Come in with previous work or internship experience shipping to production
- Be hungry to contribute to an ambitious startup
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Over 100 engineers from Mitsubishi, Lockheed Martin joined open beta in 2025.
- $2.1M pre-seed from AlleyCorp, Forum Ventures fuels 2026 growth.
- NVIDIA Inception, AWS Activate programs accelerate product development.
What critics are saying
- Cadence, Synopsys bundle AI tools into suites, eroding market by 2027.
- Renesas restricts Octopart API access, crippling data pipeline in 2027.
- $2.1M runway depletes by Q4 2026 without Series A.
What makes Root Access unique
- Hideout IDE ingests Altium schematics via API for custom firmware generation.
- Seb AI agent validates code using Octopart datasheets to prevent hallucinations.
- Targets underserved embedded engineers in robotics, defense, and automation sectors.
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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
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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