San Jose, United States
Senior Software Engineer - Middleware Productivity
Figure · San Jose · United States
Posted: 10/13/2025 · Last checked: 10/12/2026
Job description
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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 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++
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Mastery of Modern C++ (>20).
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Familiarity with Python.
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Experience working on embedded systems and timing sensitive environments.
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Intimate understanding of the interface between the Linux kernel and userspace applications.
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Passion for developing well tested frameworks and infrastructure that just works day in and day out for years to come.
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Motivated by working directly with other teams to understand their needs.
Bonus Qualifications:
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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.
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