Manufacturing End of Line Lead

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 Lead Manufacturing Test Software Engineer to take ownership of our test architecture and strategy. In this role, you will drive design decisions, prioritize features, and mentor others as you lead the development of scalable, maintainable software for programming, calibrating, and validating modules at end-of-line.

This is a highly technical role with a direct impact on build quality and throughput. You will work closely with manufacturing, hardware, and systems teams to ensure test coverage is robust, extensible, and able to evolve with rapid hardware iteration.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement robust manufacturing test software for validating sensors, actuators, and subassemblies
• Lead technical strategy and prioritization for EOL test automation, balancing speed, coverage, and maintainability
• Coordinate test system design with EE, FW, Systems Integration and ME teams
• Develop and maintain operator-facing GUIs for configuration, calibration, and data logging
• Drive diagnostic visibility and failure analysis through software tools and system telemetry
• Support builds on-site and at CMs, helping bring up and debug systems at the line
• Ensure seamless integration with MES

Requirements: 

• 10+ years of experience in test automation, hardware interfacing, or robotics software development
• Strong coding skills in Python and C++, including hardware I/O and protocol integration
• Familiarity with Linux, USB, UART, SPI, Ethernet, and embedded interfaces
• Working knowledge of electronics and schematics; able to support light debug and fixture reviews
• Strong communicator capable of aligning software and electrical efforts across EOL test projects
• Experience building, scaling, or refactoring test systems across multiple product cycles
• Understanding of MES/PLM integration or test traceability frameworks

Bonus Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or higher in Software, Electrical, Controls, or Mechatronics Engineering
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams or mentoring across software/hardware boundaries
• Previous work on mobile robots or electromechanical systems
• Experience with fixture development workflows or CM deployment support
• Strong background in electrical tester design

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $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.