Software Engineer, Manufacturing Systems
Figure · San Jose, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $160,000 - $250,000
or apply directly on Figure's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Figure's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 60% of Figure's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Figure
- high 112 stale, 2 reposted of 112 open
- Hiring momentum
- 152 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Figure's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Figure.
About this role
The Software Engineer for Manufacturing Systems will focus on enhancing in-house digital manufacturing software, including MES, WMS, PLM, and QMS. The role involves hands-on engagement on the manufacturing floor to gather user stories, improve software usability, and develop user-friendly interfaces that streamline operations.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Figure as an employer.
What you need
- 4+ years of industry experience
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
- Strong proficiency in Python, Typescript, and Linux systems
- Demonstrable systems design experience
- Experience scaling PostgreSQL
- Proven experience deploying and maintaining highly available, reliable, fault tolerant applications on Kubernetes
Nice to have
- Previous work in robotics, automotive, or consumer electronics manufacturing
- Experience managing deployments to Microsoft Azure
- Experience with Bazel and/or Terraform
What you get
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $160,000 - $250,000 annually
- Total compensation package may include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options
- The role requires significant interaction on the manufacturing floor, which may not appeal to all candidates
Summarised from Figure's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Figure on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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