Full-Time
Software Engineer
Autonomy Platform, Helix Team
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Figure
201-500 employees
Develops versatile humanoid robots for industries
Compensation Overview
$175k - $350k/yr
Mid, Senior
San Jose, CA, USA
5 days/week in-office collaboration required.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field
- Strong proficiency in both C++ and Python
- Minimum of 4 years of experience designing flexible, performant software and interfaces for resource-constrained systems such as robots or mobile devices
- Experience with Linux and development tools such as debuggers and performance profilers
- Design, implement and maintain our on-robot software framework for executing, monitoring and testing the autonomy system on our humanoid robot
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary robotics, firmware development, and infrastructure teams to identify autonomy framework system requirements and take the lead on satisfying them
- Design and implement internal tools that accelerate development and expand software and hardware testing capabilities
- Continuously raise the quality of our product by identifying gaps and advocating for improvements across the stack
- Provide technical guidance and support to other team members, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
- Familiarity with standard robotics frameworks such as ROS/ROS2
- Expertise in GPU programming with CUDA
- Experience with real-time simulation tools and their applications to robotics
- Experience deploying test infrastructure for continuous integration on hardware platforms
- Expertise in a robotics discipline such as perception, motion planning, SLAM or state estimation
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. Figure.ai targets large industrial clients, such as BMW, to help improve efficiency and reduce labor costs. Unlike many traditional robots that serve a single function, Figure 01 is versatile and can perform multiple tasks, making it a cost-effective solution for automation. The company's goal is to enhance operational efficiency in various sectors through the integration of their humanoid robots.
Company Size
201-500
Company Stage
Late Stage VC
Total Funding
$854M
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California
Founded
2022
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Figure is in talks to raise $1.5 billion, indicating strong investor confidence.
- Helix VLA model positions Figure as a leader in versatile AI systems for humanoid robots.
- Household task demonstrations showcase potential for consumer market expansion beyond industrial use.
What critics are saying
- Increased competition from companies like Boston Dynamics with enhanced humanoid robots.
- Potential backlash from labor unions over job displacement due to humanoid robots.
- Regulatory scrutiny over ethical implications could delay humanoid robot deployment.
What makes Figure unique
- Figure's Helix VLA model allows robots to perform tasks without specific pre-training.
- Figure 01 combines human-like agility with advanced AI, surpassing single-task robots.
- Partnership with BMW highlights Figure's practical applications in complex industrial settings.
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