Posted by the employer · San Jose, United States
Security Engineer - Product and Device Security
Figure · San Jose · United States
Posted: 3/31/2025 · On the employer's job feed since 10/11/2026
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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 Security Engineer to join the Security & Privacy team at Figure, focusing on security of the robot as well as associated backend services. We are looking for excellent security engineers who have experience in breaking and building complex embedded/hardware systems, with experience in AI and complex distributed software systems.
Responsibilities
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Conduct security assessments of embedded systems, hardware designs, and software integrations, as well as build tooling for a secure design/development lifecycle of complex hardware systems.
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Design technical solutions to mitigate security risks and work with teams across the company to implement them.
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Build frameworks and systems to protect from common attacks and reverse engineering for embedded systems.
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Hunt for hardware security weaknesses insecure design patterns on our product stack.
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Be a champion for security and user privacy.
Requirements
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Experience in several of the following embedded system security domains: hardware reverse engineering, firmware security, security architecture & design, electrical engineering and design, micro-controller security, and cryptography.
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Strong electrical engineering (not scripting or automation) skills and ability to reverse engineer hardware interfaces, communication protocols, and embedded systems.
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Solid foundation in software security, esp low level security (C/C++, compilers, etc.).
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Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders whilst prioritizing tasks and work independently under minimal supervision.
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BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent years of experience in a related technical field.
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3+ years of experience in the field of application/hardware security or related security role.
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Passion for learning and helping others.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail.
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 to $350,000 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.
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