Manufacturing Software Test Engineer

Figureai; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Figureai, an AI robotics company in San Jose, is seeking a Manufacturing Software Test Engineer to enhance software for their humanoid robots.

The role involves improving automation software, writing tests for new hardware, and developing user-friendly interfaces for production technicians. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience, strong programming skills in Python and C++, and proficiency in embedded systems.

The US salary range for this full-time position is $130,000 to $300,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Strong proficiency in writing Python and C++ for interfacing with real hardware.
• Experience with common embedded stacks like Debian Linux and Ethernet.

Responsibilities

• Implement improvements to existing end of line automation software.
• Write automation tests for new hardware from subassembly validation.
• Troubleshoot failures and improve visibility on the manufacturing line.
• Develop user-friendly GUI screens for technicians.

Skills

Python

C++

Embedded systems

Software engineering best practices

Electronic circuit diagrams

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Software, Mechanical, Electrical, or Controls Engineering

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.