Manufacturing Software Test Engineer

San Jose, CA Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted March 22, 2025 Last posted March 22, 2025
Job description

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 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 between $130,000 and $300,000 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. 

About this role

Summary

Develop and troubleshoot manufacturing software, automate tests, and improve production line processes.

Job title

Manufacturing Software Test Engineer

Experience level

5+ years

Industry

robotics

Location requirements

San Jose, CA, in-office work required

Salary

$130,000 - $300,000

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pythonc++embedded stackselectronic circuit diagramssoftware engineering

Preferred skills

manufacturing softwaremobile robots

Specializations

automationhardware interfacingembedded systemsGUI development
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Jose, CA, USA

On-site City