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
Full job description
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 power our humanoid robot development efforts in Los Angeles, CA. In this hands-on role, you'll wear Figure-provided sensor equipment to guide robots through human-like motions and collect the high-quality motion data that trains our AI models.
This is a full-time 6 month fixed-term position, paid hourly. It's a strong entry point into robotics: high-performing Creators have opportunities to grow into Senior Creator and other lead positions as they become available.
Schedule: This is a 24/7 operation staffed across multiple rotating shifts (Day, Swing, and Night). Specific hours are listed below. Night-shift hours are eligible for a $3/hr differential ($33/hr). Some flexibility for rotation may be required.
Day Shift - 6:30 am - 3 pm
Swing Shift - 2:30 pm - 11 pm
Night Shift - 10:30 pm - 7 am
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 role begins as a six-month fixed-term agreement, 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.
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Verified current on Figure's official Greenhouse page on 28 August 2026; Los Angeles location, six-month fixed-term status, $30/hr starting rate and application destination checked.
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