About the Role
The Robotics Operator plays a key role in contributing to our robotics models by running hands-on data collection and evaluation sessions. This entry-level role supports data collection, evaluation, and annotation pipelines, requiring reliability, carefulness, patience, and precision. Assignments may shift based on daily operational priorities.
Responsibilities
- Operate robotic systems to complete structured tasks and collect high-quality training data.
- Assess robot performance against established criteria.
- Review videos of robot task performance and accurately label actions.
- Run quality checks on collected data to ensure accuracy.
- Maintain robotic equipment and testing stations.
- Document, report, and provide feedback on robot performance and data quality.
- Work with engineers to execute protocols, troubleshoot issues, and improve processes.
- Follow safety procedures and guidelines when working around robotic systems.
- Keep the lab clean, organized, and safe.
Requirements
- Exceptional attention to detail and consistency in executing repetitive tasks.
- Clear written communication and solid documentation habits.
- Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort handling robotics equipment.
- Basic computer skills; comfortable on Mac and/or Linux.
- Reliability and strong follow-through, especially on shift-based schedules.
- Willingness to learn, ask questions, and problem-solve.
- Comfortable adapting as priorities shift.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during testing and data collection.
- Full use of both arms and hands for robot control.
- Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Must be located near the Bay Area.
- Must have reliable transport to San Francisco, CA.
- Authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.
Skills
- Data collection
- Lab work
- Technical environments
- Robotics
- Mechanical systems
- Hardware
- Basic electronics
- Hand tools
- Data labeling
- Annotation
Location
- San Francisco, CA (South Beach/SoMa)
Work Type
- On-site
- Full-time
- Shift-based
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Salary/Compensations
- $22/hour (Day Shift)
- $26/hour (Night Shift)
- $32/hour (Graveyard Shift)
Benefits
- 12 days of PTO
- Cigna Health Insurance
- $8 DoorDash voucher for lunch (Day Shift)
- Dinner covered (Night Shift)
- Dinner covered (Graveyard Shift)
About the Company
- Stealth-mode startup at the frontier of Physical AI.
- Building foundation models for robotics and world models for the next generation of thinking machines.
- Early-stage, well-capitalized, fast-paced, and hands-on.
