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 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.

Requirements

Must-haves

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.
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.
Bachelor’s or higher degree in Software, Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering.
Manufacturing software experience.
Previous work on mobile robots.

Nice-to-haves

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