Manufacturing Software Test Engineer

San Jose, CA ROBOTICS Full-time $130k to $300k Posted Aug 2, 2026
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About this role

Figure AI is hiring a Manufacturing Software Test Engineer, full-time, on-site in San Jose, CA, in the ROBOTICS sector.

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 Manufacturing Software Test Engineer to write, troubleshoot, and maintain our end of line software for programming, calibrating, and verifying subassemblies.

Responsibilities:

  • Implement improvements to our existing end of line automation software.

  • Use results from full subassembly validation campaigns to write automation tests for new hardware from scratch.

  • Spend time on the manufacturing line understanding and responding to key pain points, including troubleshooting failures, improving visibility and debuggability, and increasing test coverage to catch downstream issues.

  • Develop user-friendly GUI screens for production technicians to operate.

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of industry experience.

  • Strong proficiency in writing Python and C++ for interfacing with real hardware including actuators, sensors, relays, etc.

  • Experience with common embedded stacks: Debian Linux, Ethernet, USB, SPI, UART, SCPI.

  • Capable of reading and interpreting electronic circuit diagrams and integrating sensors and actuators.

  • Strong understanding of best practices in software engineering.

Bonus Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or higher degree in Software, Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering.

  • Manufacturing software experience.

  • Previous work on mobile robots.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 to $300,000 per year.

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.

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