Humanoid Robot Operator (Afternoon Shift) jobs in United States
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Figure · 16 hours ago

Humanoid Robot Operator (Afternoon Shift)

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$25/hr - $35/hr

Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. As a Humanoid Robot Operator, you'll work directly with humanoid robots, teaching them new behaviors and skills while ensuring their successful operation for customer use cases.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)HardwareIndustrial AutomationRobotics

Responsibilities

Be responsible for the humanoid robot operating successfully for the Customer use case
Run the robot constantly throughout the day/midevening, identifying bugs and problems
Track, document, and escalate issues to the appropriate engineering teams using Jira
May wear teleoperation equipment and guide the robot through designated behaviors
Ensure work areas meet organizational cleanliness and organization standards
Adhere to all safety procedures related to robot operation and teleoperation equipment
Follow proper equipment and robot maintenance procedures, including bring-up and shutdown

Qualification

Robot operationTroubleshooting mechanical systemsPhysical coordinationCommunicationConstructive feedbackAttention to detailFast-paced environment

Required

Willingness to own the operations of the humanoid and drive proper functioning of the robot
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrate sustained focus and attention while performing assigned tasks
Experience working with robots or troubleshooting mechanical systems
Can stand 8+ hours a day and physically manage humanoid hardware
Embrace constructive feedback and strive for constant improvement
Thrive in a fast paced environment
5 day workweek with a mandatory weekend shift and 2 days off

Preferred

A passion for helping scale the deployment of learning humanoid robots
Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and focus
Master new physical tasks quickly and find the optimal way to perform them

Company

Figure

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Figure is an AI robotics company that develops autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots.
dateFounded in 2022
location
San Jose, California, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.figure.ai

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$1.85B
Key Investors
Parkway Venture CapitalIntel CapitalBrett Adcock
2025-09-16Series C· $1B
2024-02-24Series B· $675M
2023-07-17Series Unknown· $9M

Leadership Team

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Brett Adcock
Founder
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