Firmware Engineer

Full Timemid

San Jose, CA$160k – $250kPosted 8 days ago

Role Overview

Figureai is hiring a mid-level Firmware Engineer. This is a full-time role in San Jose. posted last week. The posted range is $160k to $250k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are looking for a Firmware Engineer to design, implement and test firmware for critical components of our Humanoid.

Responsibilities:

Architect, design, implement and test firmware in C or C++ for critical components such as motor controllers, battery management systems and sensing hardware
Define a strategy to facilitate reuse of the code base and tools used to develop firmware on different hardware platforms
Develop Python tools to support test automation or hardware calibration
Contribute to the development of our Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) infrastructure
Support hardware/software integration in the lab

Requirements:

5+ years of engineering experience
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
Mastery of C, C++, Python and Linux
Experience implementing low level software on bare-metal systems and RTOS
Good knowledge of computer architecture
Deep understanding of communication buses and protocols like Ethernet, Ethercat, Serial, CAN or USB
Comfortable using lab instruments (Oscilloscopes, logic analyzers…) and debugging tools (Lauterbach…)

Bonus Qualifications:

Experience with motor controllers or battery management systems
Experience implementing CI/CD infrastructures
Familiar with Agile and Test driven development

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $160,000 - $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.

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How do I apply for the Firmware Engineer position at Figureai?

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Where is the Firmware Engineer position at Figureai located?

This position is based in San Jose. Figureai has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

How much does the Firmware Engineer role at Figureai pay?

Figureai has posted a compensation range of $160k to $250k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.

When was the Firmware Engineer role at Figureai posted?

This role was posted on July 1, 2026 (8 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.