Teleop Software Engineer

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot, Figure 02, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in Sunnyvale, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build. Figure’s vision is to deploy autonomous humanoids at a global scale.  Our AI team is looking for Robot Simulation Engineers to empower Figure humanoid robots to robustly perform complex sequences of tasks to contribute real work in physical workplaces. Responsibilities:Own teleop of the Figure robot, including technical roadmap and use casesEvaluate different teleop strategies, including motion capture, VR, haptics, and puppeteeringDesign a teleop system for whole body manipulation and dexterous finger controlImplement real-time retargeting algorithms for robust and intuitive teleop controlDesign scalable solutions that integrate with Autonomy, Controls, and Testing systems at FigureOversee data collection operationsEnable multiple uses of teleop, including: collecting human demonstrations for imitation learningevaluating prototype humanoid designs for real-world use casesremote operation of a robot fleetDevelop and use modern software engineering techniques to implement high quality, well-tested, real-time softwareRequirements:Strong C++ skills for real-time systemsExperience building high-rate VR/haptic teleop systems with force feedback for manipulation in real robot environmentsStrong background in API design, designing general purpose code that serves multiple teamsThrive in a high pace environment, where solutions are often unclear and require explorationBonus Qualifications:Publication record of developing and deploying robot teleop solutionsExperience collecting teleop data for imitation learningExperience with 3D printing for fast, iterative hardware designPassionate about building humanoid robotsThe US base salary range for this full-time position is between $140,000 - $250,000 annually.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.