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Helix AI Engineer, Android Tooling

San Jose, CA$150k–$350kfull-timemidAdded today

About this role

Figure, an AI robotics company, seeks an experienced Android Engineer to design and build native mobile applications supporting AI research workflows, including robot data annotation, dataset review, and experiment tracking. This high-ownership role requires close collaboration with AI researchers and robot operators to deliver performant, field-ready tools that enhance real-time data capture and annotation processes.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop native Android applications for robot data annotation, dataset review, and field experiment tracking
  • Build fast, reliable mobile experiences for real-time data capture alongside live robot operations
  • Integrate AI models to automate annotation and review tasks
  • Collaborate with AI researchers, robot operators, and annotators to refine mobile-first user experiences
  • Partner with the web tooling team to maintain consistent data models and workflows across platforms
  • Apply data-driven optimization techniques to improve interface efficiency and iteration cycles

What they're looking for

  • Native Android development (Kotlin/Java)
  • Jetpack Compose and modern Android SDK/NDK
  • Real-time data capture and mobile optimization
  • Backend integration (REST APIs, databases)
  • AI model integration and automation
  • Cross-platform collaboration and API design
  • Data annotation tools and workflows
  • Cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
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Figure develops advanced humanoid robots powered by AI technology. The company is hiring engineers across mechanical design, firmware development, manufacturing, quality assurance, and security to build and refine its autonomous robotic systems.

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Likely interview questions

  • Walk us through a complex native Android application you've built—what were the performance challenges and how did you solve them?
  • How would you design a mobile interface for real-time data annotation that works reliably on the factory floor with intermittent connectivity?
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