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Systems Integration Engineer, Hands

Figure · San Jose

Pay
$170K–$250K
From the posting
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Tracked open for 19 days
Team
Systems Integration & Test
Full-time
Figure hiring
104 open roles
53 in engineering
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Typical engineering pay at Figure: $150K–$250K — median of 41 listed ranges.

Across all startups we track: $170K–$242K for engineering roles (8,046 listed ranges).

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 a Systems Integration Engineer to lead the bring-up, validation, and triage of our custom hand.

Responsibilities: 

  • Coordinate across mechanical, electrical, firmware, and technician teams to plan and execute first article bring-ups.

  • Build and oversee the execution of benchtop validation.

  • Plan and execute integration into the full robot stack and subsequent on-robot validation.

  • Develop and maintain detailed documentation of integration processes, test plans, and validation results.

  • Perpetually respond to on-robot failures, including coordinating failure analysis and driving solutions from conception to working on robot.

  • Drive diagnostics needs to speed up root-cause analysis and on-robot health checks.

Requirements: 

  • Relevant experience integrating custom mechatronic systems for real products.

  • Depth in one or more of the following areas: electrical, firmware, controls, or mechanical.

  • Excellent communication and planning skills.

  • Hands-on, highly technical approach to integration.

Bonus Qualifications: 

  • Prior experience working robotic manipulators.

  • Prior experience working with humanoids.

  • Prior leadership experience.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 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. 

From Figure's careers page. First seen Oct 8, 2026, last verified Oct 26, 2026.

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