Staging Specialist

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. SHIFT: Wednesday through Saturday 6:30am - 5:00pm 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.