Data Operations Coordinator (Night Shift)

Figure AI
San Jose, CA
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior field operations professionals who can manage cross-functional teams and thrive in a dynamic, in-office environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 2–4 years in field operations or event coordination and a track record of leading cross-functional teams
    — “Proven leadership presence with experience directing multiple cross-functional teams”
  • Individuals who can handle real-time problem-solving in fast-paced environments and manage on-site logistics
    — “Strong real-time problem-solving and critical decision-making skills”
  • Those with experience in residential site management or logistics coordination and a passion for robotics innovation
    — “Experience with robotics, film/TV production, or technical field operations”

Things to consider

  • Night shift hours and in-office requirement may conflict with traditional work-life balance expectations
    — “5 days/week in-office collaboration”
  • Fixed-term agreement with potential for extension may suit candidates seeking temporary or project-based roles
    — “six-month fixed-term agreement, with potential for longer-term opportunities”
  • Local travel is required during shift hours, necessitating personal transportation access
    — “Local travel to offsite residential locations throughout the broader Bay Area is required during shift hours”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing end-to-end operations and resolving on-site challenges efficiently
    — “Managing end-to-end operational coordination for on-site residential robot data collection sessions”
  • Emphasize documented process improvements and SOP refinement in your resume or interview responses
    — “Driving continuous operational improvements by documenting procedures, flagging recurring issues”
  • Showcase your ability to coordinate with multiple teams and deliver timely logistics in your background
    — “Coordinating with facilities, operators, and staging teams to ensure timely logistics”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • successful data collection sessions
  • improved operational procedures
Typical background
field operationsconstruction management

Skills & requirements

Required

Field Operations CoordinationReal-time Problem-solvingCross-functional Team Management

Preferred

Robotics ExperienceLogistics Coordination

About the role

Original posting from Figure AI via Greenhouse

Figure is an AI Robotics company developing a general purpose humanoid. Our Humanoid is designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and jobs that are undesirable or unsafe. We are based in San Jose, CA and require 5 days/week in-office collaboration. 

We are seeking a Data Operations Coordinator for our night shift to lead coordination for offsite robot data collection across an expanding portfolio of residential sites. In this role, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams—including facility preparation, prop management, robot operations, and service engineering—to ensure seamless and efficient data collection sessions.

This position is dedicated to the night shift, starting between 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM (subject to minor operational adjustments).

Local travel to offsite residential locations throughout the broader Bay Area is required during shift hours; candidates must have access to personal transportation.

Responsibilities:

You will manage end-to-end operational coordination for on-site residential robot data collection sessions before, during, and after execution. Key responsibilities include:

Maintaining real-time communication with field teams to address live operational challenges

Troubleshooting non-technical and operational issues promptly to minimize downtime

Coordinating with facilities, operators, and staging teams to ensure timely logistics and asset delivery

Providing status updates, escalating critical blockers, and reporting progress

Driving continuous operational improvements by documenting procedures, flagging recurring issues, and refining standard operating procedures (SOPs) and tracking tools

Requirements: 

Ability and willingness to travel to offsite locations across the broader Bay Area using personal transportation

2–4 years of experience in field operations, site supervision, construction management, event production, or related hands-on coordination roles

Proven leadership presence with experience directing multiple cross-functional teams

Strong real-time problem-solving and critical decision-making skills

Clear, concise, and professional communication skills

Ability to thrive under pressure in dynamic, fast-paced operational environments

Collaborative mindset with a strong commitment to team success

Bonus Qualifications:

Experience with robotics, film/TV production, or technical field operations

Familiarity with logistics coordination

Enthusiasm for scaling cutting-edge humanoid robotics technology

This is a six-month fixed-term agreement, with potential for longer-term opportunities depending on your contributions and interests.

The base pay for this role is $30.00/hour.

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.

Source: Figure AI careers (Greenhouse)

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