Figure

Helix AI Engineer, Perception

Figure$200K — $350K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in software engineering and machine learning
  • Strong mathematical background in probability and optimization
  • Expertise in 3D Vision, VIO/SLAM, Vision-Language Models, or Diffusion Models
  • Proficient in geometric computer vision techniques
  • Ability to work well in a fast-paced, exploratory environment
  • Genuine interest in humanoid robotics

Responsibilities

  • Develop perception systems featuring computer vision and localization
  • Own the complete product life cycle from conception to deployment
  • Deliver dependable software solutions for practical use
  • Collaborate with various teams to enhance our autonomy capabilities

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment promoting innovation
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Engagement in cutting-edge robotics technology
Full Job Description
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.

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.

About Figure

Figure is a financial technology company that provides home equity loans and other financial services. The company was founded in 2018 by Mike Cagney, a former CEO of the online lending platform, SoFi. Figure's platform uses blockchain technology to streamline the loan application process and reduce costs. The company has raised over $225 million in funding and has partnerships with several major financial institutions, including Jefferies and WSFS Bank. Figure was named one of the 50 most innovative fintech companies in the world by Forbes in 2019.
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200 employees
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Founded
2018

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