Root Access
AI-powered IDE and firmware code generation
Software Engineer Intern
About the job
- 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
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
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Company News
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