This American AI startup is offering ₹4,217 per hour for night work – do you qualify? Check job profile | Today’s news
A US-based robotics startup has invited job seekers to an unusual night shift: staying up all night supervising humanoid robots. California-based Figural AI pays outrageously ₹4,217 per hour (up to $45) per role, according to a Business Insider report.
The job role requires candidates to manage operations, control technical issues and ensure workplace safety.
According to the company’s advertisement, the position of Night Shift Coordinator in Santa Clara is offered on a contract basis. Working hours are from 10:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. and the selected applicant will work five days a week, including one weekend shift.
Job role and eligibility
Responsibilities include coordinating robot operators, assigning duties to humanoid robots, monitoring the performance of these machines, and correcting any technical problems encountered.
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This position requires quite a bit of physical exertion from the incumbent. The prospective employee must be able to stand for more than eight hours while handling equipment or robotic hardware weighing about 50 pounds (or about 23 kg).
Candidates must have previous leadership experience, some basic knowledge of robotics/mechanics, and the ability to exercise good judgment in situations where technical support is lacking.
The company’s job ad emphasizes the level of responsibility associated with the position: “You’ll be the one making the calls.”
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The humanoid robotics sector is attracting billions in investment
The hiring comes at a time of growing investor interest in humanoid robots and physical artificial intelligence (AI). According to Business Insider, citing PitchBook data, robotics and physical artificial intelligence companies attracted $33.4 billion in global investment in the first six months of 2026. This number is already higher than the $28.7 billion that the sector will receive during 2025.
Meanwhile, Figure AI competitor Agility Robotics began trading on the Nasdaq on Nov. 5 after completing a merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
Here’s everything about Figure AI
Figure AI was founded in 2022. In September 2025, Figure AI was valued at $39 billion after raising more than $1 billion in a Series C funding round led by Parkway Venture Capital.
Figure AI is working to introduce robots into several industries such as manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and retail. Its technology is particularly focused on sectors that struggle with labor shortages.
Figure AI’s long-term ambitions go beyond robots that help workers. According to the company’s website, Figure AI sees a future where humanoid machines can work with very little human input.
“Over time, humans could leave the loop entirely as robots were able to build more robots,” the company says.
However, until this vision becomes a reality, human workers will continue to play an important role in ensuring that these machines remain operational at night.
