Deployment Staging Specialist at Figure AI

<p>Figure is an AI robotics company developing autonomous general-purpose humanoid robots. The goal of the company is to ship humanoid robots with human level intelligence. Its robots are engineered to perform a variety of tasks in the home and commercial markets. Figure is headquartered in San Jose, CA.</p> <p>We're seeking a Deployment Staging Specialist to support our offsite data collection operations. This hands-on role involves traveling to collection homes across the country to set up realistic environments — arranging furniture, props, and scene configurations—that enable high-quality data capture for training our humanoid robots.</p> <p>Your work directly impacts Figure's path to generalized humanoids by ensuring our robots learn from diverse, well-constructed real-world scenarios.</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Travel to offsite data collection locations (75%+ travel required)</li> <li>Set up and configure collection home environments, including furniture arrangement, prop placement, and scene staging</li> <li>Ensure environments meet specifications for optimal data collection quality</li> <li>Coordinate with the data collection team to understand scene requirements and timelines</li> <li>Load, unload, and transport equipment, furniture, and props to collection sites</li> <li>Maintain inventory of props and equipment; report damage or replacement needs</li> <li>Troubleshoot on-site issues and adapt setups as needed</li> <li>Document site configurations and capture photos for reference</li> <li>Ensure collection spaces are safe and compliant with operational standards</li> </ul> <p><strong>Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>1+ years of experience in set design, staging, event setup, warehouse operations, or similar hands-on role</li> <li>Ability to travel 75% or more, including extended stays at remote locations</li> <li>Comfortable with physical work: lifting 30+ lbs regularly, moving furniture, standing for extended periods</li> <li>Valid driver's license and clean driving record - Comfortable driving a van</li> <li>Strong attention to detail and ability to follow setup specifications precisely</li> <li>Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision</li> <li>Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with remote teams</li> <li>Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and site conditions</li> <li>Must be able to pass a background check</li> </ul> <p><strong>Bonus Qualifications:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with smart home devices or consumer electronics setup</li> <li>Experience with inventory management or logistics</li> <li>Basic photography skills for documenting site configurations</li> <li>Forklift certification or experience with equipment handling</li> <li>Experience in film/TV production, photography sets, or real estate staging</li> </ul> <p>This is a contract position with potential to convert to full time, based on performance and business needs. The US base hourly range for this contract position is $28 - $38/hr.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>