Overview
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
Full 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.
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