Figure AI

Building the World's First Commercially Viable Autonomous Humanoid Robot

Frontier robotics with frontier intensity. Choose Figure AI if you want to build physical intelligence at the cutting edge — but expect startup hours and high expectations.

2022
Founded
Sunnyvale, CA
Headquarters
~400
Employees
~$40B
Valuation
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Culture Overview

What it's really like to work at Figure AI

Figure AI is building the world's most advanced humanoid robots, powered by custom AI models. Founded in 2022, the company has raised over $3.2 billion and is valued at approximately $40 billion — making it one of the most well-funded AI robotics companies in history. Partnerships with NVIDIA, Microsoft, and BMW underscore the company's ambitions.

The engineering culture is intense and fast-paced. With ~400 employees working on hardware, AI, and robotics simultaneously, the company attracts top talent from across disciplines. Reviews highlight competitive pay, great colleagues, and genuinely frontier work — but also flag long hours as a consistent downside.

Glassdoor Ratings

Figure AI Glassdoor Ratings & Employee Reviews

3.5
Overall Glassdoor Score
Based on 4 reviews (estimated — low confidence)
Culture & Values 3.9
Compensation & Benefits 3.9
Career Opportunities 3.8
Work-Life Balance 3.2
Overall Rating 3.5
73% Recommend to a Friend (estimated)

Based on 4 Glassdoor reviews (estimated — low confidence). Ratings may shift significantly as more reviews are submitted.

Employee Review Themes

Working at Figure AI: Pros & Cons

What employees love

  • Cutting-edge humanoid robotics — building something genuinely new at the frontier of AI and hardware
  • Competitive pay and strong equity packages ($3.2B+ raised, ~$40B valuation)
  • High-profile partnerships with NVIDIA, Microsoft, and BMW
  • Great community and supportive colleagues across engineering disciplines

What could be better

  • Long work hours — startup intensity is real and consistent across reviews
  • Polarized reviews — team-dependent experience quality
  • Work-life balance is a consistent concern (3.2/5 estimated)
  • Only 4 Glassdoor reviews — limited employee data to draw conclusions from
Engineering Culture

How the engineering team works

Domains

Humanoid Robotics AI / ML Computer Vision Mechanical Eng

Cross-Disciplinary

Hardware, software, and AI teams work tightly together to build autonomous humanoid robots. Engineers across mechanical, electrical, and ML disciplines collaborate daily.

Partnerships

Strategic partnerships with NVIDIA (compute), Microsoft (AI infrastructure), and BMW (manufacturing deployment) provide real-world validation and scale.

Pace & Ownership

Fast-moving startup with high ownership expectations. Engineers are expected to ship quickly and iterate on physical and digital systems simultaneously.

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