What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office-based Video Data Contributor (Part-time) position at Workstream?
Workstream is a mission-driven company building the all-in-one HR, payroll, and hiring platform for managing the hourly workforce. There are 2.7 billion hourly workers, making up 80% of the global workforce, but this market has been heavily underserved by technology and deserves better. Workstream has been purpose-built for the hourly workforce from day one so that these businesses and their employees can thrive.
Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision. We are backed by legendary VCs and industry experts like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue.
Help Shape the Future of Robotics, Earn Income
We’re looking for paid participants to record everyday activities in our Menlo Park lab using a multi-camera setup (head, chest, and wrist-mounted cameras). Your recordings will help train robots to better understand and interact with the real world.
No technical experience required, just your time, attention to detail and willingness to follow simple instructions.
This is a part-time, office-based role requiring presence to record on a consistent schedule for up to 5 days a week at our Menlo office.
What To Expect
You’ll record yourself performing common, everyday tasks such as:
Compensation
We welcome people from all backgrounds. If you’re reliable, comfortable on camera, and looking for flexible, hands-on work, we encourage you to apply—even if you’re not sure you meet every requirement.
Know More About Workstream
Workstream provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
Our customers include leading brands from multiple sectors, including Burger King, Carl's Jr./Hardee's, IHOP, KFC, and Culvers. We are a high growth series B company and quickly expanding our product portfolio to deliver on our vision. We are backed by legendary VCs and industry experts like Founders Fund, BOND, and Coatue.
Help Shape the Future of Robotics, Earn Income
We’re looking for paid participants to record everyday activities in our Menlo Park lab using a multi-camera setup (head, chest, and wrist-mounted cameras). Your recordings will help train robots to better understand and interact with the real world.
No technical experience required, just your time, attention to detail and willingness to follow simple instructions.
This is a part-time, office-based role requiring presence to record on a consistent schedule for up to 5 days a week at our Menlo office.
What To Expect
- Flexible scheduling - come in at least 3–5 times per week based on your availability
- A typical arrangement is 3x a week, filming for 3-6 hours
- Each session involves recording structured, guided tasks
- No robotics or technical background needed
- Project runs month-to-month based on performance and availability
- Simple setup: just arrive, record and get paid
You’ll record yourself performing common, everyday tasks such as:
- Picking up, placing, stacking, and organizing objects
- Sorting items by size, color, or category
- Using simple tools (e.g., scissors, screwdriver, utensils)
- Cleaning, wiping, or tidying surfaces
- Folding laundry or arranging items
- Reaching for and placing objects at different distances
- Sample footage https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p2qpCFdPFIw8o1qx0cgLnp9rn4O-QL-S/view?usp=sharing
Compensation
- $17.00 per hour
- 1099 independent contractor role (no benefits or equity)
- Based in the San Francisco Bay Area and able to travel to Menlo Park
- Authorized to work in the US (citizen or Green Card holder)
- Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions carefully
- Comfortable performing light physical tasks (standing, reaching, handling objects)
- Able to move naturally and deliberately during recordings
- Reliable and punctual for scheduled sessions
- Willing to complete a background check
We welcome people from all backgrounds. If you’re reliable, comfortable on camera, and looking for flexible, hands-on work, we encourage you to apply—even if you’re not sure you meet every requirement.
Know More About Workstream
- https://www.workstream.us/blog/funding-series-b
- https://techcrunch.com/2021/08/26/workstreams-text-based-recruitment-tool-gets-a-48m-bet-from-bond-and-beyond/
- https://techbuzz.news/buzzworthy-august-27-2021/
Workstream provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.
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