# Manufacturing Software Test Engineer

**Company:** [Figure AI](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-companies/figure-ai)
**Location:** San Jose, CA
**Work mode:** On-site
**Employment type:** Full Time
**Salary:** USD 130K–300K/yr
**Category:** Software
**Department:** Manufacturing
**Listed:** 2026-03-12

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## 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.

## Other open roles at Figure AI

- [Integration & Test - Mechanical Engineering Intern [Winter 2027]](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/integration-test-mechanical-engineering-intern-winter-2027-4726631006) — San Jose, CA
- [Robot Service Technician (Afternoon Shift)](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/robot-service-technician-afternoon-shift-4726034006) — Santa Clara, CA
- [Shift Coordinator, Humanoid Robot Operations (Night Shift)](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/shift-coordinator-humanoid-robot-operations-night-shift-4724384006) — San Jose, CA
- [NPI Buyer/Planner](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/npi-buyer-planner-4724920006) — San Jose, CA
- [Developer Productivity Intern [Winter 2027]](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/developer-productivity-intern-winter-2027-4724521006) — San Jose, CA

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