Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. 

We are seeking a Robotics Integration Engineer to drive system-level integration and validation across hardware, firmware, controls, AI, perception, and software. You will plan, execute, and oversee subsystem integration and full-system bring-up, ensuring reliable performance and consistency across the entire robot ecosystem. This is a highly technical, hands-on role focused on debugging, root cause analysis, and validating system functionality to make humanoid robots perform reliably in the real world.

Responsibilities: 

• Integrate and validate system-level changes across hardware, controls, behavior, AI, and perception subsystems.
• Architect and execute bring-up, validation, and end-of-line (EOL) test processes for humanoid robots.
• Develop test tools and automation scripts in C++ and Python to streamline integration and data analysis.
• Design and run validation plans that stress full-robot functionality across real-world use cases.
• Debug and triage cross-disciplinary issues spanning mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software systems.
• Collaborate with design, controls, behaviors and software teams to define testable behaviors and verify subsystem performance.
• Instrument robots using diagnostic tools (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, telemetry logs) to characterize performance and identify failure modes.
• Build dashboards, metrics, and reports to track system performance and fleet health over time.
• Document integration workflows, test results, and lessons learned to improve future build efficiency.
• Contribute to the automation of regression testing and continuous validation across the robot fleet.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience working with complex robotic or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python for software development, scripting, and debugging.
• Strong system-level understanding across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Experience with Linux, Git, and standard diagnostic tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, log analyzers).
• Hands-on experience validating real-time control systems, behaviors, or perception pipelines.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, lab-focused R&D and production environment.

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Experience with humanoid or legged robots.
• Familiarity with ROS2, behavior trees, or motion planning frameworks.
• Background in hardware bring-up, calibration systems, or production-level validation.
• Exposure to high-reliability or safety-critical robotic systems.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $170,000 - $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

We are seeking a motivated Mid-Level Full-Stack Engineer to own the end-to-end lifecycle of our robot fleet telemetry, data management, and visualization tools. This role bridges the gap between raw hardware signals and actionable human-centric insights. You will design and maintain the data pipelines that process high-volume fleet telemetry while building the front-end interfaces that power fleet health monitoring, regression detection, and executive reporting.

Responsibilities: 

• Data Pipeline Engineering: Design, implement, and maintain scalable data pipelines to process high-volume fleet telemetry and subassembly data into analytics-ready datasets.
• Full-Stack Development: Architect, design, and deploy tools for robot configuration, diagnosis, calibration, and user interaction.
• Data Visualization: Develop and maintain curated datasets and frameworks powering dashboards, regression monitoring tools, and fleet-level KPIs.
• API & Framework Design: Build scalable, well-documented APIs to support mission-critical operations and self-service analytics.
• Data Governance: Establish and enforce data quality standards, schema governance, and tagging conventions to ensure long-term maintainability of the telemetry layer.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Robotics, Middleware, and Operations teams to translate operational needs into structured data models and visualization requirements.
• System Analysis: Support raw-signal investigations and serve as a primary data owner during incident investigations to enable cross-subsystem root-cause analysis.

Requirements: 

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• Experience: 3+ years of industry experience in software development or designing telemetry/analytics platforms.
• Front-End Expertise: Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5/CSS, React, and Next.js.
• Back-End & Data: Strong proficiency in Python and SQL; experience building cloud-based data pipelines (e.g., AWS S3, Glue, Redshift).
• Infrastructure: Experience with Docker for containerization and deployment.
• Systems Interest: A strong interest in working on software systems that interact with real hardware.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to partner with both engineering and business stakeholders.

Bonus Qualifications: 

• Platform Experience: Direct experience using Databricks for data engineering, Spark processing, or analytics.
• Robotics: Prior experience with robotics, autonomous systems, or hardware-in-the-loop telemetry.
• Advanced Analytics: Experience supporting anomaly detection or ML-based telemetry analysis pipelines.
• Distributed Systems: Experience with distributed data processing tools such as PySpark.
• Custom Systems: Prior experience working with custom hardware/software integrations.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $240,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

Figure is an AI Robotics company autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. We are based in North San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to support the test infrastructure team to design, and build prototype hardware across our integration and test teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cradle to grave ownership of prototype integration and test equipment
• Design and build test fixtures to validate robot hardware to real-world loading and failure conditions
• Develop drivelines and test stands for actuator integration and validation
• Support electromechanical integration with components such as sensors and motors
• Generate accurate 2D drawings using GD&T per ASME Y14.5 to ensure tight tolerances and proper fits
• Collaborate with mechanical engineering and systems integration teams on hands-on testing

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical, Biomechanical, Robotics, Mechatronics, or similar field
• Experience in using 3D CAD software to design parts with complex geometry
• Experience designing and building prototypes
• Ability to write and maintain clean documentation for design processes. 

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with CATIA V6
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and first article inspection
• Experience with actuators, including strain-wave, planetary, or cycloidal
• Exposure to sensors, motors, or electromechanical systems
• Experience with FEA, simulation tools, or basic programming (Python, MATLAB)

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120,000-175,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We’re seeking an Embedded Systems Integration Engineer to build the backend infrastructure that validates the interaction between our hardware, firmware, and software. You will be the connective tissue across disciplines: owning how changes to firmware or software are tested against real hardware. Your work ensures we ship reliable, integrated systems that just work.

This is a hands-on role where you will design and implement automated test frameworks, bring-up flows, and validation pipelines for embedded subsystems. You'll be responsible for catching regressions early, enabling fast iteration, and giving clear system-level pass/fail signals across the stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect test infrastructure that exercises end-to-end functionality of embedded systems across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries.
• Develop backend systems (Python, CLI tools, internal APIs) to run tests, log results, and determine pass/fail conditions.
• Bring up and validate  subsystem and system level changes, tracking changes in behavior and performance across releases.
• Automate testing pipelines for regression detection and continuous integration.
• Debug and triage failures across layers—hardware faults, firmware bugs, or software integration issues.
• Collaborate with firmware, software, and hardware teams to define interface contracts and testable behaviors.
• Instrument devices under test using scopes, logic analyzers, and custom harnesses to characterize system response.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in EE, CE, CS, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with embedded systems.
• Strong understanding of how firmware interacts with hardware peripherals (I2C, Ethernet, SPI, CAN, UART, ADCs, GPIO, etc.).
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting language for test automation.
• Experience bringing up custom embedded boards and working across firmware/software stacks.
• Familiarity with Linux-based development environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, TeamCity).
• Knowledge of test automation frameworks (e.g., PyTest, Robot Framework).
• Exposure to hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) systems.
• Familiarity with board-level validation, power-on sequencing, or sensor verification.
• Prior experience in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or other complex embedded systems.
• Comfort working hands-on at the bench with test equipment.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $140,000 and $180,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.

We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Engineering Technician to join our team. This person will focus on testing complex subsystems in our humanoid robot.

Responsibilities

• Perform subsystem and system-level testing to verify functionality, performance, and reliability against specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and integration issues identified during testing.
• Develop, document, and execute test procedures and validation plans.
• Build and maintain automated test processes to improve efficiency and repeatability.
• Integrate test automation, data collection, and reporting tools into existing workflows.
• Maintain and calibrate test equipment to ensure accurate and reliable results.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts across testing processes and product quality.
• Document results and track issues using JIRA and Google Workspace tools.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience testing, diagnosing, or supporting complex systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills at the system level.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Experience reading and following detailed mechanical and electrical documentation.
• Comfortable using hand tools and diagnostic equipment for assembly and testing.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to lift and replace components up to 50 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD tools such as CATIA or similar platforms.
• Programming experience in Python, Java, and/or C++.
• Familiarity with automated test systems and DAQ hardware.
• Hands-on experience with robotics systems or electromechanical integration.
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, or J-STD-001 standards.
• Experience working with brushless motors, harmonic drives, clutches, or torque/force sensors.

The US hourly range for this full-time position is between $45/hr to $70/hr.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

We are seeking an Electrical Validation Engineer – Hand Subsystem to lead the bring-up, validation, and performance characterization of Figure’s dexterous robotic hands. You will own validation from first-article prototypes through full-robot and production builds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical and mechatronic bring-up and system validation of the hand subsystem, including actuators, motor drives, PCBAs, sensors, harnessing, and power distribution.
• Plan and execute subsystem and system-level validation of electrical system, actuation performance, power consumption and thermals.
• Develop and automate validation workflows and test setups to stress full range of motion, load cases, duty cycles, and environmental conditions.
• Debug complex cross-disciplinary issues across hardware, firmware, controls, and mechanics using telemetry, oscilloscopes, DAQs, power analyzers, and thermal instrumentation.
• Lead root-cause analysis for reliability, performance, and durability issues; drive design, firmware, or process improvements in collaboration with partner teams.
• Build and maintain Python-based data logging, visualization, and analysis tools to track subsystem performance and detect anomalies.
• Define KPIs and validation metrics to track hand subsystem performance, reliability, and fleet health over time.
• Document bring-up procedures, validation results, and integration learnings to support scaling to production, manufacturing test, and sustaining engineering.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechatronics, Controls, or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in electrical or mechatronic systems validation.
• Strong understanding of power delivery, motor drives, actuator control, sensing, and grounding in electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in Python for automation, data acquisition, and analysis.
• Skilled with lab instrumentation including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, DAQs, and thermal sensors.
• Proven ability to debug hardware, firmware, and control-loop issues in tightly integrated systems.
• Strong documentation and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with dexterous robotic hands, grippers, or multi-DOF actuation systems.
• Familiarity with CAN, SPI, I2C, EtherCAT, or Ethernet-based communication protocols.
• Experience with control-system tuning, system identification, and performance optimization.
• Experience developing automated validation rigs or hardware-in-the-loop setups.
• Comfort working in Linux and embedded development environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing bring-up, factory test development, or sustaining engineering.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 and $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

We are seeking a Systems Integration Engineer – Power Systems to lead the integration, bring-up, validation, and optimization of offboard charging and power systems for our humanoid robot. This role spans subsystem development through full-robot integration and works closely with electrical, mechanical, firmware, and technician teams to deliver robust, compliant, and high-performance power solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute integration and validation of offboard charging and power systems from subsystem to full-robot level.
• Coordinate across electrical, mechanical, firmware, and technician teams to integrate charging infrastructure and power interfaces into humanoid robots.
• Develop and execute benchtop validation plans for AC/DC charging systems, power converters, and supporting hardware.
• Lead system-level bring-up and validation, including electrical, thermal, and functional testing.
• Address thermal management challenges; evaluate and validate cooling strategies for offboard charging systems.
• Perform diagnostics and root-cause analysis on on-robot failures using hardware inspection, instrumentation, and robot data.
• Drive improvements to integration, testing, and validation workflows based on field and lab results.
• Document integration processes, test plans, procedures, and validation results for traceability and scaling.

Requirements:

• Strong background in Electrical Engineering with hands-on systems integration experience.
• Proven experience integrating custom power or mechatronic systems into real products.
• Deep understanding of power electronics and power systems (AC/DC, DC-DC, resonant converters).
• Experience with compliance and EMC testing for power systems.
• Hands-on, highly technical approach to bring-up, testing, and debugging.
• Excellent cross-functional communication, planning, and documentation skills.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Experience with firmware, automation, or controls related to power systems.
• Familiarity with robotics, humanoid, or mobile robotic platforms.
• Experience with thermal management techniques and cooling system design.
• Leadership experience driving cross-functional integration or validation efforts.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 and $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

We are seeking a Systems Integration Engineer – Head Subsystem to lead the bring-up, integration, and validation of the robot’s head electronics. You will own electrical integration from early prototypes through full-robot and production builds, ensuring robust power delivery, signal integrity, thermal performance, and system reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical bring-up and system integration of the head subsystem across embedded compute, power regulation, sensing, display, audio, and communication interfaces.
• Plan and execute subsystem and system-level validation of power delivery, high-speed interfaces (USB, DisplayPort, MIPI, PCIe, Ethernet, SGMII), RF, and thermal performance.
• Develop and execute electrical validation plans covering power integrity, signal integrity, EMI susceptibility, and thermal behavior.
• Debug complex cross-disciplinary issues across hardware, firmware, and software using telemetry, oscilloscopes, DAQs, logic analyzers, and other lab instrumentation.
• Drive integration of power architectures, grounding strategies, and interface definitions to ensure reliable operation in a compact, high-density electromechanical assembly.
• Analyze system data and define KPIs to track electrical performance, reliability, and fleet health over time.
• Document bring-up procedures, validation workflows, test results, and integration learnings to support scaling to production and manufacturing test.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Electrical or Systems Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 4–8+ years of experience in electrical systems integration, validation, or test for embedded or robotic systems.
• Strong understanding of power systems, power regulation, grounding, and signal integrity in embedded compute platforms.
• Experience with high-speed digital and communication interfaces (USB, PCIe, Ethernet, MIPI, DisplayPort).
• Hands-on experience with electrical and thermal validation using oscilloscopes, DAQs, power analyzers, and thermal instrumentation.
• Proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and data analysis; familiarity with C++ a plus.
• Strong debugging, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience integrating embedded compute, displays, RF, or audio systems in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or consumer electronics.
• Background in EMI/EMC testing, mitigation, or compliance support.
• Experience with thermal management and cooling strategies in dense electronic assemblies.
• Familiarity with manufacturing bring-up, factory test development, or sustaining engineering.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for on-site integration or manufacturing support.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 and $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration.

We are seeking an Electrical Test Engineer to join the Test Infrastructure team responsible for developing and maintaining the electrical test systems that power integration, validation and HIL across Figure’s humanoid robot program. This role is highly hands-on and technical, combining electrical engineering, test automation, and hardware integration to ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of Figure’s test infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop electrical test systems, including schematics, wiring harnesses, PCBA interfaces, and safety interlocks.
• Build and maintain benchtop and rack-mounted test fixtures for subsystem and full-robot validation.
• Collaborate with Systems Integration and Validation teams to define test requirements and electrical coverage for bring-up and EOL workflows.
• Develop and execute test plans and procedures for electrical systems, focusing on power integrity, communication interfaces, and fault detection.
• Perform debug, diagnostics, and root cause analysis for electrical and system-level issues on test stands and prototypes.
• Create and maintain Python-based test automation scripts to enable automated data collection, logging, and verification.
• Specify and integrate instrumentation and measurement equipment, including oscilloscopes, power analyzers, load banks, DAQs, and PSU controllers.
• Document test system designs, calibration procedures, and test workflows to ensure repeatability and scalability.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of electrical test infrastructure and reliability processes across multiple robot programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• 4–7 years of experience designing, testing, or validating electrical systems or test equipment.
• Strong understanding of power distribution, grounding, and safety standards.
• Proficiency with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, PSUs, DAQs, power analyzers, multimeters).
• Experience designing test fixtures, harnesses, or interface boards for validation or production testing.
• Familiarity with Python or similar scripting languages for automation and data analysis.
• Proven ability to debug complex electrical systems, interpret schematics, and work cross-functionally.
• Experience designing PCBAs
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation practices.

Bonus Qualifications:

• Familiarity with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or continuous integration test environments.
• Background in robotics or embedded systems validation.
• Knowledge of AC/DC power electronics, load control, or high-voltage safety design.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $130,000 and $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are seeking a Systems Integration Engineer focused on actuators to join the Actuation team. This role works closely with mechanical, electrical, controls, and software teams across design and manufacturing to deliver robust, high-performance actuation systems for the humanoid robot.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate on the system-level deployment of actuators within the humanoid robot, including interfaces, behavior, and performance at the robot level.
• Collaborate on calibration strategies and end-of-line bring-up. Define and execute design-validation and production-scale test plans for actuation subsystems, document results, and ensure quality and reliability targets are met.
• Incorporate sensing and feedback systems, including position and torque, into real-time control architectures.
• Develop real-time diagnostic algorithms to enable fall-back strategies.
• Debug and analyze performance. Perform hands‑on debugging of mechanical, electrical and software integration issues; use diagnostic tools to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
• Tune controllers and characterize performance. Collaborate with controls engineers to synthesize and tune high‑bandwidth controllers; conduct system identification and data analysis to characterize actuation performance
• Design Validation Test Plans: Specify test plans for validation.
• Bring up prototypes and first articles.
• Develop automation and tooling. Build scripts, dashboards and automated test rigs to streamline repetitive testing, data collection and diagnostics

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience working on robotic or electromechanical systems with a focus on actuation, manipulation or integration; 
• Proficiency in Matlab and Python for testing infrastructure, data analysis and control engineering.
• Proven experience integrating sensors, and control tuning of motion systems 
• Strong understanding of mechanics, kinematics, controls, dynamics and sensor technologies
• Familiarity with Linux‑based development environments and capability to read C++.
• Proficiency with lab equipment for validation, instrumentation, and system-level debugging.
• Resilient and effective in fast-paced, challenging environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Controls Engineering, Robotics or a related field

Bonus Qualifications:

• Prior work on high performance electro-actuation systems in multi DOF systems, deployed at large scale.
• Proficiency in C++
• Working knowledge of communication buses and protocols like Ethernet, Ethercat, Serial, SPI and I2C.
• Numerical and first-principles modeling capabilities for actuators.
• Expertise in CAD to collaborate with design teams.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 and $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We’re looking for a Software Integration Engineer to join our Systems Integration Team — the bridge between AI, Controls, Firmware, and Hardware. The team ensures that all components work cohesively toward a unified, high-performing robotic system.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role focused on execution and iteration. You’ll own core software features end-to-end on our robotic stack, driving them from concept all the way through to delivery. You’ll blend software development, system-level problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the robot platform is stable, reliable, and ready for rapid AI development and evaluation. 

The ideal candidate is a multi-talented, hands-on engineer who thrives in ambiguity, learns quickly, and takes ownership of problems end-to-end. You’ll operate with a first-principles mindset, constantly finding ways to move the system forward and improve reliability, scalability, and performance across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Become the go to expert for our robot through hands-on testing and issue triage.
• Collaborating with Platform Software, AI, Controls, and Manufacturing teams to resolve software and system bugs and drive architectural improvements that reduce pain points.
• Lead and own test plan definition for new software and firmware features.
• Collaborate with developers and manufacturing to improve firmware, diagnostics, and self-tests, using EoL data to speed up robot bring-up.
• Validate software before its released to our internal manufacturing and service teams; assist teams with bring-up and troubleshooting.
• Partner with the Test Infrastructure team to add high-signal automated tests and diagnostics that catch regressions early, improve system reliability.

Requirements:

• Strong ability to debug complex hardware/software systems and identify targeted tests that accelerate regression isolation and root-cause analysis.
• Programming experience in C++ and Python.
• Experience integrating and validating complex software systems in robotics, mechatronic, or electric vehicle environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field
• Self-sufficient with strong ownership mindset; able to manage multiple high-impact priorities

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 and $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended. 

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are seeking a Systems Integration Engineer - Hand Subsystem on the Actuation/Hand Integration team to integrate the dexterous hand subsystem into the full humanoid robot. This role will work closely with mechanical, electrical, controls and software teams to deliver robust, high‑performance hand solutions and ensure that every robot hand is ready for deployment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Integrate multi‑DOF robotic hands with the humanoid control stack. Plan and execute behaviors to validate motion, sensing and control at the system level
• Own calibration strategies and end‑of‑line bring-up. Create and implement design‑validation and production‑scale test plans for hand subsystems, document results and ensure that each hand meets quality and reliability standards
• Incorporate sensor and feedback systems. Integrate position, torque and tactile sensors into real‑time control;
• Develop real-time diagnostic algorithms to enable fall-back strategies.
• Debug and analyze performance. Perform hands‑on debugging of mechanical, electrical and software integration issues; use diagnostic tools to identify root causes and drive corrective actions
• Tune controllers and characterize performance. Collaborate with controls engineers to synthesize and tune high‑bandwidth controllers for hand actuators; conduct system identification and data analysis to characterize actuation performance
• Collaborate across disciplines. Work with design, firmware, software and AI teams to integrate algorithms, embedded systems and behaviors.
• Design Validation Test Plans: Specify test plans for validation.
• Bring up prototypes and first articles
• Develop automation and tooling. Build scripts, dashboards and automated test rigs to streamline repetitive testing, data collection and diagnostics

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands‑on experience working on robotic or electromechanical systems with a focus on actuation, manipulation or integration; 
• Proficiency in C++ and Python for embedded development and diagnostics
• Proven experience integrating sensors, and control tuning of motion systems 
• Strong understanding of mechanics, kinematics, controls, dynamics and sensor technologies
• Familiarity with Linux‑based development environments
• Skilled with lab equipment for validation and software debugging.
• Resilient and effective in fast-paced, challenging environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Controls Engineering, Robotics or a related field

Bonus Qualifications:

• Prior work on robotic hands actuation systems or multi DOF systems.
• Working knowledge of communication buses and protocols like Ethernet, Ethercat, Serial, SPI and I2C.
• Proficiency with Matlab/Simulink
• Expertise in CAD to collaborate with design teams

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 and $250,000 annually.

The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.