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Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.
We are looking for a Firmware Engineer to design, implement and test firmware for critical components of our Humanoid.
Responsibilities:
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Architect, design, implement and test firmware in C or C++ for critical components such as motor controllers, battery management systems and sensing hardware
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Define a strategy to facilitate reuse of the code base and tools used to develop firmware on different hardware platforms
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Develop Python tools to support test automation or hardware calibration
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Contribute to the development of our Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure
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Support hardware/software integration in the lab
Requirements:
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5+ years of engineering experience
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Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
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Mastery of C, C++, Python and Linux
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Experience implementing low level software on bare-metal systems and RTOS
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Good knowledge of computer architecture
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Deep understanding of communication buses and protocols like Ethernet, Ethercat, Serial, CAN or USB
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Comfortable using lab instruments (Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers…) and debugging tools (Lauterbach…)
Bonus Qualifications:
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Experience with motor controllers or battery management systems
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Experience implementing CI/CD infrastructures
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Familiar with Agile and Test driven development
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $160,000 - $250,000 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.
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About Figure AI

Figure AI
Series BFigure AI, Inc. is an American robotics company developing humanoid robots that operate via artificial intelligence. The company was founded in 2022 by Brett Adcock. As of late 2025, its estimated value was $39 billion.
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