Senior Middleware Engineer: High-Performance C++ for Robotics

figure.ai; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Middleware Productivity in San Jose, CA. You will join the Middleware team to design and build the core framework and infrastructure the robot runs on.

You will work directly with client teams to understand how they use it and where it gets in their way, then translate that into better abstractions and tooling. The role emphasizes building reliable, scalable software with strong testing and collaboration.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of production C++ software experience.
• Mastery of Modern C++ (C++20+).
• Familiarity with Python.
• Experience on embedded systems and timing-sensitive environments.
• Intimate understanding of the Linux kernel and userspace interfaces.
• Passion for developing well-tested frameworks and infrastructure.
• Motivated by collaborating with other teams to understand needs.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the core middleware 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++ development

Modern C++

Python

Embedded systems

Linux kernel interface

System design

Cross-team collaboration

Job description

Figure is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for Middleware Productivity in San Jose, CA. You will join the Middleware team to design and build the core framework and infrastructure the robot runs on.

You will work directly with client teams to understand how they use it and where it gets in their way, then translate that into better abstractions and tooling. The role emphasizes building reliable, scalable software with strong testing and collaboration.