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Figure · 6 hours ago

Safety Systems Architect

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$280K/yr - $350K/yr
date10+ years exp

Figure is an AI robotics company developing a general-purpose humanoid robot designed to address global labor shortages and assist in everyday life. We are seeking a Systems Architect to own the active on-board safety solutions for our humanoid robot, ensuring safety around living things and seamless integration into environments without external safety systems.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareIndustrial AutomationRobotics

Responsibilities

Fully understand what is needed to safely ship a humanoid robot at scale by working cross-functionally across commercial, engineering, and product
Define the architecture for the on-board safety of our humanoid robot
Drive the architecture from design to implementation across mechanical, electrical, AI, firmware, and software teams, owning decisions at every step of the way
Champion validation and failure analysis of the safety system through a combination of analytics, simulation and real world testing
Define and measure progress towards your comprehensive safety solution

Qualification

Robotics experienceFault toleranceC++PythonLinux embedded systemsSystems level thinkingCommunicationDetail-oriented

Required

10+ years experience delivering complex technical features for robotics/autonomous systems
Strong understanding of fault tolerance and behavioral responses
Excellent communication skills including ability to distill complex ideas/issues into digestible concepts
Experience with C++, Python, and linux based embedded systems
Degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Controls engineering

Company

Figure

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Figure is an AI robotics company that develops autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots.
dateFounded in 2022
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.figure.ai

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.85B
Key Investors
Parkway Venture CapitalIntel CapitalBrett Adcock
2025-09-16Series C· $1B
2024-02-24Series B· $675M
2023-07-17Series Unknown· $9M

Leadership Team

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Brett Adcock
Founder
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