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Commercial Operations Associate

Figure · San Jose · United States

$170,000–$220,000 per yearOperations Manager

Posted: 10/5/2026 · Last checked: 10/12/2026

Job description

Quoted in full from Figure's job posting. Gavroche does not edit it.

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 are looking for a Commercial Operations Associate to plan and execute Figure’s humanoid robot deployments. This role requires excellent leadership, problem solving, and communication skills. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Plan and lead the development of use cases for our humanoid robots.

  • Build and execute operations and test plans for various types of deployments.

  • Drive product & feature development and testing based on use case roadmaps and field feedback.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree.

  • 3-6 years of work experience.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.

  • Experience defining team strategy and multiyear growth plan.

  • Excellent judgment, team leadership, and execution in high-pressure situations.

  • Ability to own workflows and drive progress autonomously.

  • Customer-facing experience.

Bonus Qualifications: 

  • Experience with automation/robotics integration and deployment, e-commerce operations, technical or engineering consulting, and/or technical program management.

  • Experience with onsite, hands-on new technology development, testing, and iterative improvement.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $170,000 to $220,000 per year.

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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