# Staging Specialist

**Company:** [Figure AI](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-companies/figure-ai)
**Location:** San Jose, CA
**Work mode:** On-site
**Employment type:** Contract
**Category:** Business & Finance
**Department:** Operations
**Listed:** 2026-05-07

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## Job description

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.

## Other open roles at Figure AI

- [Service Manager, Robot Technicians](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/service-manager-robot-technicians-4727093006) — Santa Clara, CA
- [Integration & Test - Mechanical Engineering Intern [Winter 2027]](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/integration-test-mechanical-engineering-intern-winter-2027-4726631006) — San Jose, CA
- [Robot Service Technician (Afternoon Shift)](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/robot-service-technician-afternoon-shift-4726034006) — Santa Clara, CA
- [Shift Coordinator, Humanoid Robot Operations (Three Shifts)](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/shift-coordinator-humanoid-robot-operations-night-shift-4724384006) — Santa Clara, CA
- [NPI Buyer/Planner](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/figure-ai/npi-buyer-planner-4724920006) — San Jose, CA

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