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 San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.
We’re hiring Helix Operators to support our humanoid robot development efforts. This role begins as a hands-on, full-time one-month contract as a Data Collector, where you’ll wear sensors provided by Figure to guide and collect motion data that trains our robots.
It’s a great opportunity for anyone excited to get into robotics and grow from within. Depending on your performance, skills, and interests, you may grow into longer-term roles like Robot Operator, Pilot Support, or even a full Humanoid Pilot role.
Shift: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday to Friday)
Responsibilities:
- Wear sensor equipment to guide the robot through human-like motions
- Collect high-quality motion data used to train AI models
- Flag any issues or bugs during collection and share daily feedback with the team
- Follow proper equipment and robot maintenance procedures, including setup and shutdown
- Maintain a safe and organized workspace during all operations
Requirements:
- Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and focus
- Stay on your feet for 8+ hours a day and be engaged for extended periods during data collection
- Master new physical tasks quickly and find the optimal way to perform them
- Embrace constructive feedback and strive for constant improvement
- Thrive in a fast paced environment
Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience working with robots or troubleshooting mechanical systems
- A passion for helping scale the deployment of learning humanoid robots
This is a one-month contract-to-hire position, with potential for longer-term opportunities depending on your contributions and interests. We’re looking for motivated people who want to support real-world robot development—and grow with us.
The US base salary range for this full-time position starts at $30/hr.
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.
