Helix Operator

Overview

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’re hiring Helix Data Creators to support our humanoid robot development efforts. This role begins as a hands‑on, full‑time one‑month contract as a Data Creator, 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.

2:00 PM – 10:30 PM (Monday to Friday)

• 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

• 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

• 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.

This role requires frequent travel to different locations in the Bay Area.