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Helix AI Engineer, Data Infrastructure

Figure AI San Jose, CA Full-time AI - Helix Team Posted Jul 13, 2026
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What it’s like to work at Figure AI

Humanoid Robotics · Sunnyvale

3.5
Employee Rating
3.2
Work-Life Balance
115
Open Roles
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What employees love

  • Building the world's first commercially viable humanoid robot — genuinely frontier work
  • Strong compensation packages with competitive equity in a $40B+ valued company

What could be better

  • Work-life balance is a consistent concern — long hours expected at startup pace
  • Polarized reviews suggest team-dependent experience quality
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About the Role

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our humanoid robot is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

Figure’s vision is to deploy autonomous humanoids at a global scale. Our Helix team is looking for an experienced Data Infrastructure Engineer, to take our AI data infrastructure to the next level. This role is focused on building tools and software components that offload, store, manipulate and provide access to robot data, managing on premise and cloud resources, and providing production support for this infrastructure. The ideal candidate has experience building tools and infrastructure for a large-scale autonomous / deep learning system.

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Bonus Qualifications

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $150,000 - $400,000 annually.

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the work-life balance like at Figure AI?
Figure AI has a work-life balance score of 3.2/5 based on employee reviews. This is below average, which may indicate a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
What is Figure AI’s culture like?
Figure AI is characterized by these culture values: eng-driven, ship-fast, product-impact, equity. Based on employee reviews, the company has an overall rating of 3.5/5. Building the world's first commercially viable humanoid robot — genuinely frontier work
How many open roles does Figure AI have?
Figure AI currently has 115 open roles across departments including engineering, product, sales, and more. Roles are refreshed daily from their careers page.
Is this role remote-friendly?
This role is located in San Jose, CA. Check the job description above for specific location and remote work details.
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