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Humanoid Robot Operator (Night Shift)

Figure · San Jose, CA

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
80 days
Figure's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
60% of Figure's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Figure
high
112 stale, 2 reposted of 112 open
Hiring momentum
152 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Figure's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Figure.

About this role

As a Humanoid Robot Operator, you will work directly with humanoid robots, testing and validating their behaviors and skills for commercial applications. Your daily tasks will include operating the robots, identifying and documenting issues, and communicating with engineering teams via JIRA. The role requires physical stamina and attention to detail, as you'll be on your feet for long shifts and handling robotic hardware.

Our read on this posting2.0out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
1/5
career value
3/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Figure as an employer.

What you need

  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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

What you get

  • Contract-to-hire position with the goal of transitioning to full-time employment
  • 2–3 week training process at company headquarters
  • 5 day workweek with a mandatory weekend shift
  • US base hourly rate for this full-time position is $32/hr

Worth weighing

  • Night shift hours from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM
  • Physical demands of the job including standing for long periods and lifting heavy equipment
  • No specific benefits listed beyond training and hourly pay
  • The pay may vary based on individual factors and is not guaranteed to be fixed

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Listed by Figure on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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