Over-the-Air Software Engineer

Figure • San Jose, CA

107d • $180,000 - $240,000

About The Position

We are looking for a Software Engineer passionate about scalable software deployment, reliability, and automation to design and maintain a robust Over-the-Air (OTA) update system. This role is critical in ensuring seamless, secure, and efficient software updates for a large fleet of humanoid robots, enabling continuous improvements and high availability in real-world deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of industry experience in software deployment, infrastructure, or distributed systems
• Proficiency in Python
• Strong Linux expertise, including package management and system-level scripting
• Experience with containerization (Docker)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to design resilient, scalable systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience deploying software updates to large fleets of embedded or Linux-based devices
• Previous experience working with embedded systems and real-time Linux environments
• Familiarity with cloud services for software distribution

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain a scalable, reliable, and secure Over-the-Air (OTA) update solution for deploying software across a large fleet of devices
• Ensure seamless, efficient, and low-latency package distribution to embedded and Linux-based systems
• Optimize the update pipeline for speed, reliability, and minimal downtime across a fleet
• Develop monitoring and logging systems to track update success rates, performance, and provide auditing capabilities
• Work closely with firmware, integration and infrastructure teams to ensure a seamless update experience
• Experience with security best practices for OTA updates, including cryptographic signing and verification

Benefits

• The total compensation package may include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Machinery Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees