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Perception / Computer Vision Software Engineer

Posted on 9/26/2023

Figure

Figure

51-200 employees

Develops versatile humanoid robots for industries

AI & Machine Learning
Robotics & Automation
Automotive & Transportation

Expert

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Requires onsite presence in Sunnyvale, CA for five days per week.

Category
Computer Vision
AI & Machine Learning
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Pytorch
Computer Vision
Requirements
  • Extensive experience in production-level software & ML engineering and best practices
  • "White-box" understanding of deep learning: model details, loss formulations, and training algorithms
  • Strong mathematical fundamentals in probability, optimization, and linear algebra
  • Domain expertise in at least one of the following areas: 3D reconstruction, depth estimation, neural rendering, object detection, tracking & state estimation, instance and semantic segmentation
  • Comfortable with fundamental geometric concepts in computer vision, such as perspective transformation, pinhole camera model, and epipolar geometry
  • Extensive experience with one of the major deep learning frameworks, preferably PyTorch
  • Capable of quickly writing massive amounts of high quality, well-tested, perception software
  • Thrive in a high pace environment, where solutions are often unclear and require exploration
  • Passionate about building humanoid robots
Responsibilities
  • Develop novel computer vision formulations, models, and algorithms for a wide variety of tasks
  • Own the full development life cycle from data preparation to model deployment
  • Perform training of multi-task deep neural networks
  • Design and build data and evaluation pipelines
  • Engineer and ship high quality, reliable software that will be deployed to the real world
  • Collaborate with other Figure team members to develop and continuously improve the full autonomy stack

Figure.ai develops humanoid robots designed for various tasks across multiple industries. Their main product, Figure 01, is a 5'6" tall, 60kg robot that can carry up to 20kg, run for 5 hours, and move at a speed of 1.2 meters per second. It is electric-powered and built to work in human-designed environments like manufacturing plants and warehouses. Unlike many competitors that focus on single-function robots, Figure.ai offers a versatile solution that can adapt to different tasks, making it a cost-effective choice for industrial clients. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency and reduce labor costs through automation, as demonstrated by their partnership with BMW Manufacturing to integrate their robots into production lines.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$845M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2022

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-79%

1 year growth

140%

2 year growth

227%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Figure.ai's rapid development cycle, achieving a working humanoid robot within a year, demonstrates its strong innovation and execution capabilities.
  • The collaboration with OpenAI to integrate advanced AI models into Figure 01 positions the company at the forefront of AI-driven robotics.
  • The commercial agreement with BMW highlights the practical applications and market acceptance of Figure 01 in complex industrial settings.

What critics are saying

  • The entry of major players like Tesla into the humanoid robot market could intensify competition and pressure Figure.ai's market share.
  • High development costs and the need for continuous innovation pose financial risks, especially for a relatively young company.

What makes Figure unique

  • Figure.ai's focus on general-purpose humanoid robots sets it apart from competitors who often specialize in single-function robots.
  • The integration of ChatGPT for natural language processing and interaction capabilities gives Figure 01 a unique edge in human-robot interaction.
  • Strategic partnerships with industry leaders like BMW and OpenAI enhance Figure.ai's technological capabilities and market reach.
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