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Security Engineer, Application Security

Figure · San Jose, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $150,000 - $350,000

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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 Security Engineer will focus on the security of Figure's humanoid robots and associated backend services. Daily responsibilities include conducting security assessments, designing solutions to mitigate vulnerabilities, building secure development tools, and collaborating with various teams to enhance security measures. The role also involves hunting for vulnerabilities and promoting security and user privacy across the organization.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
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

  • Experience in application security domains such as penetration testing, vulnerability research, security assessment, secure coding practices, security architecture & design, hardware security
  • Strong software engineering skills in C/C++, Rust, Golang, Python or similar
  • Experience with securing embedded systems including secure boot, secure identity, OTA
  • Solid foundation in web security, mobile security, or cryptography
  • Ability to collaborate with stakeholders and work independently under minimal supervision
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

What you get

  • The US base salary range for this position is between $150,000 - $350,000 annually
  • Total compensation package may include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role

Worth weighing

  • 5 days/week in-office collaboration required
  • Salary range is quite broad, indicating potential variability based on individual factors
  • Focus on security of both hardware (robots) and software (backend services) may require diverse expertise

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Listed by Figure on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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