Environment Specialist
Physical Intelligence
Summary
Physical Intelligence builds AI for robots. Our operations teams keep hands-on work running on schedule for research and production. As a Set + Props Specialist, you keep workspaces organized and supplied on your shift so work runs without interruption.
Job description
About the Role
Physical Intelligence builds AI for robots. Our operations teams keep hands-on work running on schedule for research and production. As a Set + Props Specialist, you keep workspaces organized and supplied on your shift so work runs without interruption.
The Team
The Set + Props team supports research and production operations at Physical Intelligence. The team builds and maintains physical workspaces and keeps them supplied so work runs on schedule across every shift. It includes coordinators, shift specialists, and contractors who flex with demand.
In This Role You Will
- Audits: Check workspaces and supplies against a checklist.
- Prep and staging: Prepare, organize, and stage supplies for upcoming work.
- Inventory: Log inventory accurately in our tools.
- Delivery: Deliver supplies to teams during the shift.
- Flagging issues: Flag anything missing or out of spec.
What We Hope You'll Bring
- 1+ year in retail merchandising, warehouse, stagehand, hospitality, kitchen, or facilities work
- Reliability and strong attention to detail
- Comfort with basic inventory or tracking tools
- Availability for a morning, swing, or overnight shift
- Ability to stand, lift up to 40 lbs, and move around all shift
Bonus Points
- Experience with film, TV, or theater props or sets
- Experience with kitting, pick and pack, or cycle counts
Requirements
- 1+ year in retail merchandising, warehouse, stagehand, hospitality, kitchen, or facilities work
- Reliability and strong attention to detail
- Comfort with basic inventory or tracking tools
- Availability for a morning, swing, or overnight shift
- Ability to stand, lift up to 40 lbs, and move around all shift
Company overview
Physical Intelligence is a pioneering company at the intersection of artificial intelligence and robotics, founded in 2024 with headquarters in San Francisco, California. The company specializes in developing general-purpose AI foundation models and learning algorithms designed to power robots and physically-actuated devices across multiple industries. Their core technology focuses on creating universal robotic intelligence through advanced Vision-Language-Action (VLA) systems that enable robots to understand visual inputs, process natural language commands, and execute appropriate physical actions in real-world environments. The company's flagship π-zero (pi-zero) model represents a significant advancement in cross-embodiment learning, allowing their AI systems to generalize across different robotic platforms and applications without requiring complete retraining. With substantial backing from top-tier investors including Jeff Bezos, Thrive Capital, OpenAI, and Sequoia Capital, Physical Intelligence has rapidly emerged as a leader in the physical AI space, achieving a $2.4 billion valuation. The company employs 51-200 professionals including engineers, scientists, roboticists, and company builders who are working to bring general-purpose AI into the physical world, fundamentally transforming how robots interact with and manipulate their environments.