A US robotics startup is offering up to $45 an hour for an unusual overnight job: supervising humanoid robots and ensuring they continue working smoothly while most people are asleep.
The position offers between $40 and $45 an hour and involves overseeing daily operations, resolving technical problems and maintaining safety standards. The contract-to-hire position runs from 10.30 pm to 7 am, with a five-day working week that includes a weekend shift, according to the company’s official job listing .
California-based Figure AI is recruiting a night-shift coordinator in Santa Clara to manage its humanoid robots and the employees operating them, according to a Business Insider report.
Humanoid robot industry attracts billions
Citing PitchBook data, robotics and physical AI companies raised $33.4 billion worldwide during the first half of 2026, surpassing the $28.7 billion raised throughout 2025, according to Business Insider. The recruitment comes as investment in humanoid robotics continues to grow.
Figure ultimately envisions a future in which robots can operate with minimal human intervention, according to its official website .
