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Senior Software Engineer - Middleware Productivity

Figure AI · San Jose, CA · Posted 30 days ago

$180k–$250kic
7+ yrs expC++PythonLinuxEmbedded SystemsReal-time SystemsInfrastructureFrameworksLow-latency Computing

Build the middleware powering 190 robot nodes processing 200,000+ messages per second with zero-copy, lock-free architecture.

We are looking for an engineer to join our Middleware team with a passion for helping other teams move fast and fearless, and who appreciates the impact multiplier of that work.

Our middleware is an in-house design focused on efficiency and low latency/jitter. Delivering over 200,000 messages per second between 190 nodes on each robot, zero-copy and lock-free. We work hard to provide abstractions that make using it a pleasant experience for all teams at the company.

  • Design and build the core framework and infrastructure the robot runs on.
  • Work directly with client teams to understand how they use it and where it gets in their way.
  • Turn that understanding into better abstractions and tooling.
  • At least 7 years of experience building production software in C++
  • Mastery of Modern C++ (>20)
  • Familiarity with Python
  • Experience working on embedded systems and timing sensitive environments
  • Intimate understanding of the interface between the Linux kernel and userspace applications.
  • Passion for developing well tested frameworks and infrastructure that just works day in and day out for years to come.
  • Motivated by working directly with other teams to understand their needs.
  • Experience building frameworks and infrastructure with large user bases.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $180,000 - $250,000 annually.

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