Full Stack Motor Control Engineer
FigureSan Jose, California, United States
Posted October 15, 2025
150000 - 240000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Figure is an AI Robotics company based in Sunnyvale, CA, specializing in the development of the world's first commercially viable autonomous humanoid robot. Our core focus lies in advancing artificial intelligence and robotics to create intelligent machines that can interact with humans in meaningful ways. What sets us apart is our commitment to making these technologies accessible and applicable across various industries, from healthcare to manufacturing.
Job Description
Figure is seeking a Full-Stack Motor Control Engineer to design, implement, and optimize control loops for Figure 02, a general-purpose humanoid robot. This role involves complete system design, including modeling, algorithm design, firmware development, hardware validation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. The engineer will work with MATLAB/Simulink and Python to drive robust and high-performance actuation solutions.
Requirements
- 6+ years of hands-on experience developing embedded systems for high-performance motion control.
- Proficiency in embedded C/C++ for real-time control on MCUs/DSPs.
- Strong foundation in motor control theory (FOC, dq transformations, loop design, field-weakening).
- Solid understanding of ADC/PWM synchronization, ISR timing and task-scheduling.
- Experience with motor drivers, inverters, current sensing, and encoder interfaces.
- Familiarity with digital signal processing and frequency-domain analysis for control diagnostics.
- Proficiency in MATLAB/Simulink or Python for modeling and data analysis.
- Skilled with lab equipment for validation and software debugging.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
