Senior C++ Middleware Engineer - Low-Latency Robotics

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company in San Jose, CA, is seeking a seasoned C++ engineer for its Middleware team. You will design and build the core framework and infrastructure that powers autonomous humanoid robots, collaborating with client teams to remove bottlenecks and deliver low-latency communication.

The role requires 7+ years of production C++ experience, mastery of modern C++, familiarity with Python, embedded systems expertise, and a deep understanding of the Linux kernel/userspace

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience building production software in C++.
• Mastery of Modern C++ (>20).
• Familiarity with Python.
• Experience working on embedded systems and timing sensitive environments.
• Intimate understanding of the interface between the Linux kernel and userspace applications.
• Passion for developing well tested frameworks and infrastructure that just works day in and day out for years to come.
• Motivated by working directly with other teams to understand their needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the core framework and infrastructure the robot runs on.
• Work directly with client teams to understand how they use it and where it gets in their way.
• Turn that understanding into better abstractions and tooling.

Skills

C++

Modern C++

Python

Embedded systems

Linux kernel

Testing frameworks

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Figure, an AI robotics company in San Jose, CA, is seeking a seasoned C++ engineer for its Middleware team. You will design and build the core framework and infrastructure that powers autonomous humanoid robots, collaborating with client teams to remove bottlenecks and deliver low-latency communication.

The role requires 7+ years of production C++ experience, mastery of modern C++, familiarity with Python, embedded systems expertise, and a deep understanding of the Linux kernel/userspace