Helix AI Engineer, Perception

Figure; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

Figure, an AI Robotics company based in San Jose, CA, is seeking Perception Engineers. This role involves developing perception systems for the humanoid robot, Figure 03, focusing on computer vision, localization, and more. A full-time position requiring in-office collaboration 5 days a week.

The ideal candidate will have extensive software engineering experience and a strong mathematical background, thriving in a fast-paced environment. The base salary range is $200,000 - $350,000, with potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in production-level software and ML engineering best practices.
• Strong mathematical foundation in probability, optimization, and linear algebra.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment that demands exploration and creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop perception systems including computer vision, localization, and visuomotor policies.
• Own the end-to-end product life cycle from ideation to deployment.
• Deliver reliable software solutions for real-world applications.

Skills

Production-level software engineering

Machine learning best practices

3D Vision

VIO / SLAM

Vision-Language Model

Diffusion Models

Geometric computer vision

Job description

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’s vision is to deploy autonomous humanoids at a global scale. Our Helix team is looking for Perception Engineers to empower Figure humanoid robots to perform highly dynamic operations in demanding real‑world environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop perception systems including onboard computer vision, localization, visuomotor policies, and offline data annotation.
• Own the end‑to‑end product life cycle from initial ideation to deployment.
• Deliver high‑quality, reliable software solutions for real‑world application.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to evolve and optimize our autonomy stack.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in production‑level software and ML engineering best practices.
• Strong mathematical foundation in probability, optimization, and linear algebra.
• Domain expertise in at least one of the following areas: 3D Vision, VIO / SLAM, Vision‑Language Model (VLM), Diffusion Models.
• Proficiency with geometric computer vision concepts, including perspective transformation, the pinhole camera model, and epipolar geometry.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment that demands exploration and creative problem‑solving.
• Passion for advancing humanoid robotics.

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with CUDA programming and real‑time systems performance optimization.
• Familiarity with scalable data engineering toolchains like Spark and Ray.
• Strong publication record in a relevant field.
• Proven success in developing and deploying production‑grade systems.

Base Salary

The US base salary range for this full‑time position is between $200,000 - $350,000

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.