Staging Specialist
Figure AI · San Jose · $32/hr (stated in the posting)
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.
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 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 $32/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.