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Staff Reinforcement Learning Engineer – Whole Body Control

Figure AI San Jose, CA Full-time Controls Posted Apr 16, 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
110
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 autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. We are based in North San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. It’s time to build.

We are looking for a Staff Reinforcement Learning Engineer to develop, train, deploy, and evaluate advanced reinforcement learning algorithms for whole body control of our humanoid robot.

Key Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Bonus Qualifications:

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $200,000 and $300,000 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 110 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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