Humanoid Robot Pilot

About the role

You will wear teleoperation equipment to guide the robot through designated behaviors in real-world scenarios. You will upload collected data to our AI training system to directly influence model improvements. You will proactively identify issues during collection and report feedback daily to Figure's AI team for rapid iteration. You will maintain a safe environment for both yourself and the robot during teleoperation to ensure smooth operations. You will follow proper equipment and robot maintenance procedures, including bring-up and shutdown routines with diligence. You will master new physical tasks quickly and find the optimal way to perform them with efficiency. You will embrace constructive feedback and strive for constant improvement in your performance. This role serves as a strong entry point into robotics with clear pathways for high-performing individuals to grow into Senior Pilots and other lead positions.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Teleoperate the humanoid robot using specialized equipment to execute specific behaviors and collect high-quality interaction data.
• Upload collected data to the AI training infrastructure to support the learning processes of the autonomous system.
• Identify anomalies or potential hazards during data collection sessions and provide immediate feedback to the AI team.
• Monitor the robot's status and environmental conditions to uphold safety standards for both personnel and hardware.
• Perform routine equipment checks and follow maintenance protocols for the robot, ensuring readiness for operation.
• Adapt quickly to new physical challenges by analyzing tasks and determining the most effective methods of execution.
• Contribute to the refinement of robot behaviors through iterative testing and collaborative work with AI engineers.
• Operate reliably in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift based on project needs and learning progress.
• Support the deployment of learning humanoid robots by providing real-world insights that scale the system's capabilities.
• Maintain detailed logs of each session to track performance metrics and inform future development cycles.
• Stand for extended durations and navigate dynamic workspaces while executing precise movements under supervision.
• Travel to various sites as required, which may include short day trips or extended stays of up to one month offsite.

Requirements

• Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and focus to manage the robot in varied environments.
• Ability to stand for 8 or more hours a day while maintaining concentration and operational accuracy.
• Capacity to master new physical tasks quickly and identify the optimal way to perform them with efficiency.
• Willingness to embrace constructive feedback and commit to constant self-improvement in technical skills.
• Thriving capability in a fast-paced, high-responsibility environment with shifting demands.
• Flexibility to work across varying shifts, including overnight sessions, to support continuous robot learning.
• Compliance with safety procedures and operational guidelines to prevent accidents and ensure team security.
• Effective communication skills to relay observations and feedback clearly to the AI and engineering teams.

Nice to have

• Experience working with robots or troubleshooting mechanical systems to accelerate your onboarding.
• A passion for helping scale the deployment of learning humanoid robots to drive broader adoption.

Practical notes

This is a full-time 6 month fixed-term position, paid hourly. It is a strong entry point into robotics: high-performing Pilots have opportunities to grow into Senior Pilots and other lead positions as they become available. This role requires flexibility to work across varying shifts, including nights. Travel is also required and may vary in length, from short day trips to offsite stays of up to one month. The US base salary range for this full-time position starts at $32/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.