Software Engineer: Middleware Developer Productivity

Figure AI
San Jose, CA
On-site

In the 12 months to 30 Jun 2026, Figure AI filed 3 H-1B positions classified as Software Developers. Source: U.S. Department of Labor, LCA disclosure data. A record of filings already made, not a commitment to sponsor.

Who this role is best for

Aimed at experienced C++ developers with systems-level expertise who are comfortable working on AI robotics platforms.

Best fit for

  • Experienced C++ developers with a background in systems software and AI robotics
    — “solid, experienced C++ developers to help us build out the core software platform”
  • Candidates who have designed and tested software for real-time or timing-constrained environments
    — “Experience working on systems with timing constraints”
  • Individuals with a strong grasp of Linux userspace and kernel environments
    — “Understanding of Linux userspace and kernel environments”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a strong grasp of both C++ and Python, with no mention of flexibility between the two
    — “Develop Python tooling and interfaces”
  • The position is based in San Jose, CA, and no remote options are suggested
    — “Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in designing testable systems and CI/CD integration
    — “Help us ensure that our software ecosystem is stable, scalable and well tested in CI”
  • Showcase projects involving real-time or embedded systems for stronger alignment
    — “Experience working in resource constrained environments like microcontrollers”
  • Emphasize hands-on work with networking protocols and communication buses
    — “Proficiency with networking protocols”
  • Demonstrate familiarity with Linux environments through specific project examples
    — “Mastery of C++, Python and Linux”
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What success looks like

  • Developed and tested C++ middleware for robot functionality
  • Created Python tooling and interfaces
Typical background
Software EngineeringRoboticsEmbedded Systems

Skills & requirements

Required

C++PythonLinuxNetworking ProtocolsDebugging And Performance Profiling

Preferred

Timing ConstraintsResource Constrained EnvironmentsCommunication Buses And Protocols

Stack & domain

C++PythonLinux

About the role

Original posting from Figure AI via Greenhouse

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 solid, experienced C++ developers to help us build out the core software platform that will allow our robot to reach its full potential!

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.

Help us ensure that our software ecosystem is stable, scalable and well tested in CI.

Requirements: 

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.

Good knowledge of computer architecture.

Understanding of Linux userspace and kernel environments.

Proficiency with networking protocols.

Comfortable using debuggers and performance profiling tooling.

Bonus Qualifications: 

Experience working on systems with timing constraints.

Experience working in resource constrained environments like microcontrollers.

Knowledge of communication buses and protocols like Ethercat, Serial, CAN or USB.

Source: Figure AI careers (Greenhouse)

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