Staging Specialist
Figure · Not provided by source
MeritLog read this listing from Figure's Greenhouse job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.
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Job details
- Work model
- Not provided by source
- Salary
- $28 – $38 per hour
- Location
- San Jose, CA
Hiring context
How this role compares at Figure
Figure has 102 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 7 job families, and 23 of them are in data & analytics. 48 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 47%.
This role's posted range of $28 – $38 per hour sits above 47% of the 15 other Figure roles quoted over the same currency and period.
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What the role asks for
What you'd do
- 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
What they're asking for
- 1+ years of experience in set design, staging, event setup, warehouse operations, or similar hands-on roleExperience
- Ability to travel 75% or more, including extended stays at remote locationsSkill
- Comfortable with physical work: lifting 30+ lbs regularly, moving furniture, standing for extended periodsSkill
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record - Comfortable driving a vanCredential
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow setup specifications preciselySkill
- Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervisionSkill
- Good communication skills and ability to coordinate with remote teamsSkill
- Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and site conditionsSkill
- Must be able to pass a background checkSkill
- Familiarity with smart home devices or consumer electronics setupSkillPreferred
- Experience with inventory management or logisticsSkillPreferred
- Basic photography skills for documenting site configurationsSkillPreferred
- Forklift certification or experience with equipment handlingCredentialPreferred
- Experience in film/TV production, photography sets, or real estate stagingSkillPreferred
Parsed by MeritLog from the employer’s own posting. The full description follows below.
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 $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.
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