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 in Irvine/Santa Ana, CA. 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. 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.
