Helix AI Engineer, Perception

Figureai · San Jose, CA · Engineering

Posted 2026-10-08

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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 $200,000 - $400,000 per year.

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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