Helix Operator

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.