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Helix AI Engineer, XR

Figure AI San Jose, CA Full-time AI - Helix Team Posted Jul 22, 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
120
Open Roles
eng-drivenship-fastproduct-impactequity

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, Figure 03, is designed for commercial tasks and the home. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It's time to build.

Figure is building the world's most capable general-purpose humanoid robot. XR systems play a key role in teaching our robots how to understand the world around them.

The Role

You’ll be working within our small but impactful XR team, contributing to a number of critical projects. One morning you might be debugging an XR app, the next afternoon you're running a hardware experiment on the robot. You'll thrive here if you love that kind of variety and move fast without needing a playbook.

What You'll Do

What We're Looking For

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 120 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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