Senior Software Engineer (Middleware Productivity)
Figure
San Jose, United States Posted October 7, 2026
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Salary Range
$180,000 - $250,000
Job Description
Join our team as a Software Engineer (Middleware Developer Productivity) and help us build the core software platform for our robot. You will architect, design, implement, and test C++ middleware that provides system-wide functionality. You will also develop Python tooling and interfaces, ensure software stability and scalability, and work with debuggers and performance profiling tools. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in production C++, proficiency in networking protocols, and a strong understanding of Linux environments.
- Architect, design, implement and test C++ middleware that will run on our robot and provide system wide functionality to specialized controls and autonomy software.
- Develop Python tooling and interfaces to enhance the functionality and usability of the software platform.
- Ensure that the software ecosystem is stable, scalable and well tested in Continuous Integration (CI) environments.
- Comfortable using debuggers and performance profiling tooling
- Understanding of Linux userspace and kernel environments
- Mastery of C++, Python and Linux
- Good knowledge of computer architecture
- At least 5 years of experience writing production C++
- Proficiency with networking protocols
- Understanding of how to create testable software systems
- Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience working on systems with timing constraints
- Experience working in resource constrained environments like microcontrollers
- Knowledge of communication buses and protocols like Ethercat, Serial, CAN or USB
Required Skills
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