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Humanoid Robot Operator, Commercial Site Team (LA)
Figure AI INC · 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, CA
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 22 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
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The US Department of Labor certified 22 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 1 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Figure is an AI robotics company developing 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. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA. This is a contract-to-hire position with the goal of transitioning to full-time employment. As a Humanoid Robot Operator, you'll have the unique opportunity to work directly with our humanoid robots to test and validate new behaviors and skills. Responsibilities: • Ensure successful operations of the robot in the field or on customer sites. • Follow proper equipment and robot maintenance procedures, including bring-up and shutdown. • Run the robot, identify bugs and problems, relay feedback to the appropriate teams. • Track, document, and escalate issues to the appropriate engineering teams using Jira. • Adhere to all safety procedures related to robot and teleoperation equipment. Requirements: • 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. • Thrive in a fast paced environment. • Valid drivers license and clean driving record. Bonus Qualifications: • A passion for helping scale the deployment of humanoid robots. • Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and focus. • Master new physical tasks quickly and find the optimal way to perform them. The US base pay range for this full-time position is $26.00 to $30.00 per hour. 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.