Robotics Data Collection & Annotation

Robotics Data Collection & Annotation — Onsite (Santa Clara, CA)

Are you a hands-on technical professional fascinated by the future of embodied AI? We are looking for a Robot Teleoperator and Data Specialist to join our lab in the Bay Area. In this role, you will be at the literal controls of humanoid robots, capturing the high-quality data necessary to train the next generation of machine intelligence

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onYou will teleoperate humanoid robots and robotic arms to perform complex tasks, ensuring the captured data is meticulously labeled and meets the highest quality standards for AI trainin

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• lsLocation: 100% Onsite (Santa Clara, CA
• ).Job Type: Technical Operations / Data Engineerin
• g.Physical Commitment: Must be able to stand in various postures with attached equipment for several hours and carry up to 50 lb
• s.Employment Type: Full-time W-2 employee with benefits – 5 days a we
• ekRate: $35/ho
• urStart date: May 18

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  Teleoperation & Data Capture: Operate humanoid systems and robot arms to execute specific movements and ta
• sks.Quality Assurance: Evaluate recorded videos and datasets to ensure they meet rigorous technical standa
• rds.Hardware Maintenance: Hands-on manipulation of robot arms, including hardware assembly and minor repairs when necess
• ary.Data Annotation: Analyze video feeds to identify discrete actions, determining precise start/end timestamps and temporal boundar
• ies.Labeling & Logic: Categorize objects and describe spatial relationships with extreme precision (e.g., "lower left side of the table" vs. "tabl

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Requirements and Technical s

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• ndset:Problem-Solving: Proactive in identifying ambiguous scenarios and escalating technical hu
• rdles.Communication: Strong ability to document and explain data collection decisions for complex move
• ments.Collaboration: A balanced approach to giving and receiving technical fee

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• iency:Robotics/Mechanical: Experience building, configuring, or operating humanoid robots (auto-mechanic experience is also highly va
• lued).Software Ecosystem: Familiarity with Windows, Ubuntu, VSCode, and Basic Git (checking out branches/pul
• ling).Hardware Setup: Proficiency in mounting cameras, connecting trackers, and troubleshooting device connect
• ivity.Python & Logs: Basic Python competency (specifically reading error messages) and the ability to parse system logs to identify relevant

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• oning:Linguistic Precision: Strong English vocabulary for describing actions (e.g., push, pull, fold, p
• lace).Spatial Reasoning: Advanced spatial awareness to understand how body movements affect camera angles and data qu
• ality.VLM Experience: Previous experience annotating Vision Language Models (VLM) is a major

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• cationBS/BA (or higher): Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical d