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Manufacturing Software Test Engineer

Figure
Posted onFeb 23, 2026
LocationSan Jose, California, United States (On-site)
Employment typeFull-time
Salary$130k – $300k Yearly

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 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. 

Figure is an AI robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots to address labor shortages and eliminate unsafe jobs.

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