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.
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.
Your work directly impacts Figure's path to generalized humanoids by ensuring our robots learn from diverse, well-constructed real-world scenarios.
Responsibilities
- Travel to offsite data collection locations (75%+ travel required)
- Set up and configure collection home environments, including furniture arrangement, prop placement, and scene staging
- Ensure environments meet specifications for optimal data collection quality
- Coordinate with the data collection team to understand scene requirements and timelines
- Load, unload, and transport equipment, furniture, and props to collection sites
- Maintain inventory of props and equipment; report damage or replacement needs
- Troubleshoot on-site issues and adapt setups as needed
- Document site configurations and capture photos for reference
- Ensure collection spaces are safe and compliant with operational standards
Requirements
- 1+ years of experience in set design, staging, event setup, warehouse operations, or similar hands-on role
- Ability to travel 75% or more, including extended stays at remote locations
- Comfortable with physical work: lifting 30+ lbs regularly, moving furniture, standing for extended periods
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record - Comfortable driving a van
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow setup specifications precisely
- Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision
- Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with remote teams
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and site conditions
- Must be able to pass a background check
Bonus Qualifications:
- Familiarity with smart home devices or consumer electronics setup
- Experience with inventory management or logistics
- Basic photography skills for documenting site configurations
- Forklift certification or experience with equipment handling
- Experience in film/TV production, photography sets, or real estate staging
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.
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.
Figure is an innovative certified public accounting and consulting firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs lead better businesses and better lives. Entrepreneurs like you believe in creating something bigger than yourself. Your creativity and innovation will make a positive mark in the world. We admire you for taking this leap, and as your CPA, we’d like to help you succeed. Partnering with us will give you more time to focus on your strengths. Allow us to manage your accounting and we’ll give you numbers that are easy to read and provide a clearer understanding of your business’ health. So you can make the best decisions for the future of your business.
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