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Senior Software Engineer, Middleware Productivity

Figure AI San Jose, CA Full-time Platform Software Posted Oct 8, 2026
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What it’s like to work at Figure AI

Humanoid Robotics ยท Sunnyvale

3.5
Employee Rating
3.2
Work-Life Balance
104
Open Roles
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What employees love

  • Building the world's first commercially viable humanoid robot โ€” genuinely frontier work
  • Strong compensation packages with competitive equity in a $40B+ valued company

What could be better

  • Work-life balance is a consistent concern โ€” long hours expected at startup pace
  • Polarized reviews suggest team-dependent experience quality
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About the Role

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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Figure AI?
Figure AI has a work-life balance score of 3.2/5 based on employee reviews. This is below average, which may indicate a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
What is Figure AI’s culture like?
Figure AI is characterized by these culture values: eng-driven, ship-fast, product-impact, equity. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 3.5/5. Building the world's first commercially viable humanoid robot โ€” genuinely frontier work
How many open roles does Figure AI have?
Figure AI currently has 104 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in San Jose, CA. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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