Staff Polymers Engineer
Figure
About this role
Figure is hiring a Polymers Engineer to drive material strategy for softgoods used across a general-purpose humanoid robot platform. The role focuses on developing and validating materials to meet safety, durability, tactile quality, and manufacturability goals while partnering with design, suppliers, and manufacturing for scale-up. The position is based in San Jose and requires in-office collaboration.
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About Figure
figure.aiFigure is an AI robotics company building general-purpose humanoid robots for everyday home use. Their flagship hardware, Figure 03, is a human-shaped robot designed to perform household tasks and assist around the home. Figure pairs its bodies with Helix, a proprietary AI stack that enables navigation and robust behavior in unpredictable, ever-changing home environments. The company positions its robots as reliable, intelligent home helpers that understand and operate in domestic spaces like a person would.
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About Figure
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$93k – $127k
per year