Manufacturing Software Test Engineer
Figure · On-site
MeritLog read this listing from Figure's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 10, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- On-site
- Salary
- Conflicting source ranges
- Location
- San Jose, CA
Hiring context
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- 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
What they're asking for
- 5+ years of industry experience.Experience
- Strong proficiency in writing Python and C++ for interfacing with real hardware including actuators, sensors, relays, etcSkill
- Experience with common embedded stacks: Debian Linux, Ethernet, USB, SPI, UART, SCPISkill
- Capable of reading and interpreting electronic circuit diagrams and integrating sensors and actuatorsSkill
- Strong understanding of best practices in software engineeringSkill
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Software, Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls EngineeringEducationPreferred
- Manufacturing software experienceSkillPreferred
- Previous work on mobile robotsSkillPreferred
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
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.