Software Integration Engineer

figure.ai; San Jose, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure, an AI robotics company based in San Jose, seeks a Software Integration Engineer for the Systems Integration Team. You will own core software features end-to-end on the robotic stack, collaborating across AI, Controls, Firmware, and Hardware to ensure a stable platform ready for rapid AI development.

The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, moves the system forward with a first-principles mindset, and takes ownership of problems end-to-end, driving reliability, scalability, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field.
• Experience integrating complex robotics software systems.
• Strong debugging and system-integration capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Become the go-to expert for the robot through hands-on testing and issue triage.
• Collaborate with Platform Software, AI, Controls, and Manufacturing to resolve software and system bugs and drive architectural improvements.
• Lead and own test plan definition for new software and firmware features.
• Collaborate with developers and manufacturing to improve firmware, diagnostics, and self-tests, using end-of-life data to speed up bring-up.
• Validate software before release to internal manufacturing and service teams; assist teams with bring-up and troubleshooting.
• Partner with Test Infrastructure to add high-signal automated tests and diagnostics that catch regressions early.

Skills

C++

Python

Debugging skills

Ownership mindset

Robotics experience

Education

BSc/MSc in CS or Mechatronics/Robotics

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. It’s time to build.

We’re looking for a Software Integration Engineer to join our Systems Integration Team — the bridge between AI, Controls, Firmware, and Hardware. The team ensures that all components work cohesively toward a unified, high-performing robotic system.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role focused on execution and iteration. You’ll own core software features end-to-end on our robotic stack, driving them from concept all the way through to delivery. You’ll blend software development, system-level problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure the robot platform is stable, reliable, and ready for rapid AI development and evaluation.

The ideal candidate is a multi-talented, hands-on engineer who thrives in ambiguity, learns quickly, and takes ownership of problems end-to-end. You’ll operate with a first-principles mindset, constantly finding ways to move the system forward and improve reliability, scalability, and performance across the fleet.

Key Responsibilities:

• Become the go to expert for our robot through hands-on testing and issue triage.
• Collaborating with Platform Software, AI, Controls, and Manufacturing teams to resolve software and system bugs and drive architectural improvements that reduce pain points.
• Lead and own test plan definition for new software and firmware features.
• Collaborate with developers and manufacturing to improve firmware, diagnostics, and self-tests, using EoL data to speed up robot bring-up.
• Validate software before its released to our internal manufacturing and service teams; assist teams with bring-up and troubleshooting.
• Partner with the Test Infrastructure team to add high-signal automated tests and diagnostics that catch regressions early, improve system reliability.

Requirements:

• Strong ability to debug complex hardware/software systems and identify targeted tests that accelerate regression isolation and root-cause analysis.
• Programming experience in C++ and Python.
• Experience integrating and validating complex software systems in robotics, mechatronic, or electric vehicle environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field
• Self-sufficient with strong ownership mindset; able to manage multiple high-impact priorities

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $130,000 and $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.