Full-Time

Staff Robotics Manipulation Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Figure

Figure

51-200 employees

Develops versatile humanoid robots for industries

Compensation Overview

$180k - $300kAnnually

Senior

San Jose, CA, USA

5 days/week in-office collaboration required.

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Required Skills
C/C++
Requirements
  • 4+ years of experience implementing optimization-based multi-DOF control algorithms (inverse dynamics, trajectory-optimization, model-predictive control, whole-body control)
  • Understanding of spatial kinematics, rigid body dynamics, and related mathematical concepts
  • Fluency in modern C++
  • A proven track record implementing and deploying whole-body control algorithms and policies in simulation and on hardware
  • Prior experience working on multi-DOF robot hardware
Responsibilities
  • Develop advanced whole-body manipulation algorithms: Design and implement whole-body control, multi-contact control and compliant control strategies to enable robust object manipulation without compromising robot stability.
  • Work closely with perception and motion planning teams to seamlessly integrate sensor data and trajectory planning into whole-body control and manipulation tasks.
  • Use simulation to develop and test new algorithms. Work with the simulation team to improve simulation fidelity.
  • Rapidly iterate on hardware to validate new control algorithms & policies, working with other teams to ensure performance requirements are met.
  • Conduct System Diagnostics: Monitor and debug control performance to ensure stability, responsiveness, and safety during real-world operations.
  • Research state-of-the-art techniques: Stay up-to-date with advancements in control theory, learning approaches, manipulation strategies, and robotics technology to keep Figure at the forefront of humanoid robotics.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with C++20 and Python
  • Experience with multiple parts of the robotics software stack (modeling, estimation, planning, control)

Figure.ai develops general-purpose humanoid robots designed to perform a variety of tasks across different 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 primarily targets large-scale industrial clients, such as BMW Manufacturing, to help them improve efficiency and reduce labor costs. Unlike many competitors that focus on single-function robots, Figure 01 is versatile and can handle multiple tasks, making it a cost-effective solution. The company's goal is to enhance automation in various sectors by providing adaptable robots that meet the needs of modern industries.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$830.7M

Headquarters

Sunnyvale, California

Founded

2022

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Recent $1.5 billion funding round boosts R&D and market expansion.
  • Humanoid robots work collaboratively without verbal communication, showcasing advanced AI.
  • Strategic move towards self-reliance in AI development after severing OpenAI ties.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI startups like Together.ai and Lambda.
  • Severing ties with OpenAI may impact natural language processing capabilities.
  • Crowded AI-powered robot market could dilute Figure's unique value proposition.

What makes Figure unique

  • Figure's Helix VLA model enables task performance without specific pre-training.
  • Figure 01 combines human agility with advanced AI for versatile industrial applications.
  • Figure's dual-system AI architecture bridges semantic understanding and motor control.

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2 year growth

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