Test Automation Engineer
At a glance
Mid-level QA & Test role at Figure. San Jose · $150,000–$250,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build automated tests across embedded, electrical and software interfaces, using real hardware to check system behavior
- Create Python frameworks and command-line tools that run tests, capture logs and produce pass-or-fail results
- Connect regression tests to CI/CD workflows so changes are checked automatically
- Bring up hardware and firmware releases, then investigate failures from component faults through software regressions
- Set test coverage and validation flows with systems integration, firmware and software teams; track results across runs
What you bring
- A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science or a related area, or equivalent experience
- Three to five years validating embedded systems or building test automation
- Working knowledge of firmware and hardware interfaces such as I2C, SPI, CAN or UART
- Python and Linux command-line skills, plus experience with CI/CD and a test framework such as Pytest or Robot Framework
Who this fits
This suits a mid-level engineer who wants end-to-end responsibility for hardware-in-the-loop testing, from system design through automated validation. You’ll work across hardware, firmware and software, with a focus on test infrastructure and full-robot validation in San Jose.
From the employer
Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
We are seeking a Test Automation Engineer to design, build, and maintain automated testing infrastructure for Figure’s CI, Hardware in the Loop (HIL) and system-level validation environments. This role sits at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software ensuring every change in the stack is automatically verified against real hardware.
You will develop test frameworks, pipelines, and tooling that power regression testing and continuous integration for the humanoid robot. Your work will provide fast, reliable feedback to engineering teams, enabling consistent, data-driven validation across subsystems and full-robot tests.
You will have full end-to-end ownership of HIL test systems from initial design-up and build, to test implementation and automation.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement automated test systems that validate functionality across embedded, electrical, and software interfaces.
- Develop Python-based frameworks and CLI tools to execute tests, collect logs, and generate pass/fail reports.
- Integrate test automation into continuous integration (CI/CD) workflows, enabling automated regression detection.
- Bring up and validate new hardware and firmware builds, ensuring consistent system behavior across releases.
- Collaborate with Systems Integration, Firmware, and Software teams to define test coverage, interface contracts, and validation flows.
- Diagnose and debug test failures across the stack from hardware faults to software regressions.
- Manage data logging, result visualization, and traceability across automated test runs.
- Contribute to the design of scalable, reusable test frameworks and APIs for future platforms.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- 3–5 years of experience in test automation or embedded systems validation.
- Strong understanding of firmware–hardware interaction (I2C, SPI, CAN, UART, ADC, GPIO, Ethernet).
- Proficiency with Python for test automation, scripting, and data processing.
- Proficiency in Linux-based development and command-line tools.
- Familiarity with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or TeamCity).
- Experience with Pytest, Robot Framework, or custom automation frameworks.
Bonus Qualifications:
- Familiarity with board-level validation, power sequencing, and sensor testing.
- Background in robotics, automotive, aerospace, or other complex mechatronic systems.
- Proficiency with lab instrumentation (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DAQs).
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $150,000 - $250,000 per year.
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.
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