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 Spartanburg, SC. This role begins as a hands-on, full-time 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 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 $20/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.