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Commercial Operations Associate

Figure · San Jose

Pay
$170K–$220K
From the posting
Posted
Oct 7, 2026
Tracked open for 19 days
Team
Commercial Operations
Full-time
Figure hiring
104 open roles
28 in operations & people
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Typical operations & people pay at Figure: $125K–$200K — median of 8 listed ranges.

Across all startups we track: $139K–$184K for operations & people roles (2,140 listed ranges).

About the role

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.

From Figure's careers page. First seen Oct 8, 2026, last verified Oct 26, 2026.

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