System Engineer – All Locations (Onsite)
SymboticSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, RoboticsIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years experience leading a highly skilled team in a fast paced environment, including hiring, performance managing, and mentoring junior team members
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Experience operating and troubleshooting early-stage technologies
- Excellent communication skills especially using data
- Able to work well under pressure while managing competing, time-sensitive demands
- Proficiency in Google Workspace (e.g., Sheets) and operational management tools
Responsibilities
- Build, train and lead Figure’s Pilot team, providing direction, guidance, and support to ensure the achievement of data collection goals and targets
- Manage day-to-day frontline operations, ensuring smooth workflows and high uptime
- Accountable for data collection performance metrics
- Be the point of contact for setting up new projects, resolving issues, and providing regular updates on data collection projects
- Develop onboarding and ongoing training documentation for new hires. Train and mentor team members to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively
- Promote a culture of safety, including proper use of equipment and adherence to safety procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve teleoperation issues, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance to operational procedures
- May involve standing for long periods, supervising shifts, and responding to urgent operational issues
- May require travel to offsite collection locations
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary range for the Pilot Manager position?
The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $140,000 - $180,000 annually, and the pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Is this role remote or in-office?
The company is based in San Jose, CA and requires 5 days/week in-office collaboration.
What skills are required for the Pilot Manager role?
Required skills include 5+ years experience leading teams in fast-paced environments, excellent problem-solving and decision-making, experience operating and troubleshooting early-stage technologies, excellent communication skills using data, ability to work under pressure, and proficiency in Google Workspace and operational tools.
What is the Pilot team like at Figure?
The Pilot team is a group of technically-oriented, physically capable individuals who collect training data for Helix by performing physical tasks, wearing sensors or teleoperation equipment, collaborating with engineering, and troubleshooting issues.
What makes a strong candidate for the Pilot Manager position?
Strong candidates have 5+ years leading skilled teams in fast-paced settings with hiring and mentoring experience, plus bonus for robotics/AI data collection experience, 10+ years leading teams with complex tech, and passion for scaling humanoid robots.
Figure
Blockchain-based home equity lending solutions
About Figure
Figure is a financial technology company that uses blockchain technology to improve financial transactions, specifically in the home equity lending market. It offers products like Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs) and mortgage refinancing, allowing homeowners to access their home equity quickly and efficiently. The application process is fully online, enabling homeowners to receive funds in as little as five days, which is much faster than traditional banks that can take weeks or months. Figure ensures secure and cost-effective transactions through blockchain, and it generates revenue from origination fees and interest on loans, with competitive rates starting at 3.49% APR. Targeting homeowners across various U.S. states, Figure aims to meet the demand for quick access to home equity for purposes like home improvements or debt consolidation.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$406.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees
Benefits
Health & wellness - Figure pays 100% of premium costs for employees and dependents for medical, dental, and vision insurance (with the exception of costs associated with the buy-up medical plan.)
Continuing education - Figure will reimburse eligible employees for approved continuing education that either offers growth in an area related to his or her current position or that may lead to promotional opportunities.
Flexible time off - We offer 10 company-wide holidays plus one personal holiday, generous Flexible Time Away (FTA), Paid Time Off (PTO), and Paid Parental Leave.
Bonus & stock options - Figure’s Bonus Plan recognizes and rewards eligible employees’ efforts and contributions. Eligible employees are also granted an option to purchase a set number of shares of Figure’s common stock.
Risks
Recent layoffs may indicate financial instability or restructuring challenges.
New piggyback loan product could increase financial risk amid housing affordability issues.
Volatile crypto market could impact Figure's blockchain initiatives.
Differentiation
Figure uses blockchain to offer fast, secure home equity access in five days.
The company provides a fully online application process, unlike traditional banks.
Figure's competitive interest rates start as low as 3.49% APR.
Upsides
Increased blockchain adoption boosts Figure's secure transaction offerings.
Figure Connect taps into the demand for liquid private capital markets.
Michael Tannenbaum's appointment as CEO suggests potential for growth.
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