Manufacturing Software Test Engineer
Figure
San Jose, United States · Test, Safety & Quality
Implement improvements to our existing end of line automation software.
Apply on Figure’s careers page- Company
- Figure
- Location
- San Jose, United States
- Specialism
- Test, Safety & Quality
- Team
- BotQ Manufacturing
- Posted
- 7 October 2026
About the role
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.