About the role
About the Role
The Robotics Operation Associate plays a key role in developing our robotics models by running hands-on data collection and evaluation sessions.
- You'll execute data collection protocols with precision, evaluate robot performance, and create detailed video annotations used to train our models.
- You'll work in a fast-paced startup with direct exposure to robotics engineering and plenty of hands-on learning.
- This is an entry-level role — no prior robotics experience required. We're looking for people who are reliable, careful, and eager to learn.
About Us
We're a stealth startup at the frontier of Physical AI, building foundation models for robotics and the world models that will power the next generation of thinking machines. We're a team of elite engineers, scientists, and operators advancing the science of robotic learning — early-stage, well-capitalized, fast-paced, and hands-on.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform data collection tasks with robotics hardware
- Evaluate robot performance against established criteria
- Create detailed annotations for robot performance videos
- Conduct quality checks on collected data to ensure accuracy
- Maintain robotic equipment and testing stations, including basic troubleshooting
- Document and report on data collection activities and any issues
- Coordinate with engineers on protocol execution and equipment health
- Support lab cleanliness, safety, and organization
Benefits & Logistics
- Location : San Francisco, CA (South Beach/SoMa) — on-site 5 days a week
- Schedule : Full-time, shift-based, scheduled in advance
- Hours : 40 hours/week, including a 30-minute lunch break
- Pay : $22/hour
- Employment : W-2, facilitated through Deel
Qualifications
- Reliability — you show up on time and ready for your shift
- Communication — you give advance notice if you can't make a shift
- Attention to detail — you follow protocols carefully and document results accurately
- Mechanical aptitude — you're comfortable working with tools and technical equipment
- Collaborative attitude — you work closely with our engineering team and are easy to work with
- Willingness to learn — you're excited to learn on the job at the frontier of robotics
Nice to Have
- Experience with data collection, lab work, or technical environments
- Prior experience with robotics, mechanical systems, or hardware
- Familiarity with basic electronics or tool use
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.
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