11mo ago
$180,000 to $250,000 per year

Senior Software Engineer, Middleware Productivity

United StatesUnited States·San Josemid
OtherSoftware EngineerDeveloperSoftware EngineeringInfrastructure & CloudMiddleware Engineer
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Quick Summary

Overview

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.

Key Responsibilities

Architect, design, implement and test C++ middleware that will run on our robot and provide system wide functionality to specialized controls and autonomy software. Develop Python tooling and interfaces.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science or related field. At least 5 years of experience writing production C++. Mastery of C++, Python and Linux. Understanding of how to create testable software systems.

Technical Tools
cpppythonlinuxnetworking

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 an engineer to join our Middleware team with a passion for helping other teams move fast and fearless, and who appreciates the impact multiplier of that work.

Our middleware is an in-house design focused on efficiency and low latency/jitter. Delivering over 200,000 messages per second between 190 nodes on each robot, zero-copy and lock-free. We work hard to provide abstractions that make using it a pleasant experience for all teams at the company.

Responsibilities

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    Design and build the core framework and infrastructure the robot runs on.

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    Work directly with client teams to understand how they use it and where it gets in their way.

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    Turn that understanding into better abstractions and tooling.

Requirements

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  • At least 7 years of experience building production software in C++

  • Mastery of Modern C++ (>20).

  • Familiarity with Python.

  • Experience working on embedded systems and timing sensitive environments.

  • Intimate understanding of the interface between the Linux kernel and userspace applications.

  • Passion for developing well tested frameworks and infrastructure that just works day in and day out for years to come.

  • Motivated by working directly with other teams to understand their needs.

  • Experience building frameworks and infrastructure with large user bases.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000 to $250,000 per year.

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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
San Jose, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
Listed under
United States

About this job

Pay per year
$180,000–$250,000 a year
10% above the $195,500 median for Software Engineer jobs on Jobera (5,727 salaries).
Who can apply
United States
Posted
338 days ago
Employer
has 98 open jobs on Jobera in 3 countries.

Listing Details

Posted
November 11, 2025
First seen
March 26, 2026
Last seen
October 16, 2026

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Senior Software Engineer, Middleware Productivity$180,000 to $250,000 per year