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Robot Teleoperator
Status: Open
- Pay
- $30–$55/hr
- Location
- On-site, US Only
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2026-06-27
About this opportunity
Job Title: Robot Teleoperator
Job Type: Full-time
Location: On-site, US Only
The Role
Join our Robotics Operations team as a Robot Teleoperator. In this hands-on laboratory role, you'll operate state-of-the-art robotic manipulators and humanoid robots using advanced teleoperation interfaces, including leader-arm systems, VR headsets, motion controllers, and other human-machine interfaces.
You'll work alongside robotics engineers and AI researchers to generate high-quality demonstration data that trains the next generation of Physical AI foundation models.
What You'll Do
- Teleoperate robotic arms and humanoid robots using 1:1 real-time control in designated safety lanes via leader-arm systems, VR headsets, and handheld controllers.
- Perform structured manipulation tasks while producing consistent, high-quality
- demonstration data for a wide variety of real-world tasks, including:
- Picking and placing objects
- Sorting household items
- Folding clothing and fabrics
- Opening and closing containers
- Assembly and light manufacturing tasks
- Multi-step manipulation use-cases
- Meet established quality and productivity metrics throughout each 8-hour shift.
- Monitor data collection sessions and report hardware or software failures.
- Support continuous improvements to our data collection pipelines.
- Note: This is a metrics-based role. Operators are expected to meet established quality and productivity targets while maintaining exceptional demonstration accuracy. Consistent, high-quality data collection is essential to the success of our AI systems.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the robotics facility for up to 6 hours per shift.
- Full use of both arms, hands, and upper-body mobility to safely teleoperate robotic arms and humanoid robots.
- Excellent manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination for precise 1:1 robot control.
- Comfortable performing repetitive manipulation tasks while maintaining consistent accuracy and quality.
- Able to wear VR headsets and operate leader-arm systems, handheld controllers, and other teleoperation interfaces for extended periods.
- Capable of working safely around active robotic systems while following all laboratory safety protocols.
Shift Schedule
Operations run 24/7 with overlapping shifts to maximize productive robot-hours.
- Shift 1: 5:45 AM – 12:00 PM
- Shift 2: 11:45 AM – 6:00 PM
- Shift 3: 5:45 PM – 12:00 AM
- Shift 4: 11:45 PM – 6:00 AM
Shift overlap allows operators to transfer context, hand off robots efficiently, and maintain continuous production in our facility.
What We're Looking For
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Gaming experience requiring precise controller input (FPS, simulation, racing, VR).
- Experience with VR systems (Meta Quest, Vision Pro, SteamVR, or similar).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Comfortable performing repetitive, precision-focused work.
- Able to learn new robotic platforms and control interfaces quickly.
- Basic troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate technical issues.
- Reliable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Nice to have
- Experience with robotics, automation, manufacturing, laboratory work, or teleoperation.
- Interest in robotics, AI, or human-robot interaction.
Required skills
- VR
- Gaming Experience
- Data Collection Software
What you'll do
- Teleoperate robotic arms and humanoid robots using 1:1 real-time control in designated safety lanes via leader-arm systems, VR headsets, and handheld controllers.
- Perform structured manipulation tasks while producing consistent, high-quality
- demonstration data for a wide variety of real-world tasks, including:
- Picking and placing objects
- Sorting household items
- Folding clothing and fabrics
- Opening and closing containers
- Assembly and light manufacturing tasks
- Multi-step manipulation use-cases
- Meet established quality and productivity metrics throughout each 8-hour shift.
- Monitor data collection sessions and report hardware or software failures.
- Support continuous improvements to our data collection pipelines.
- Note: This is a metrics-based role. Operators are expected to meet established quality and productivity targets while maintaining exceptional demonstration accuracy. Consistent, high-quality data collection is essential to the success of our AI systems.
Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the robotics facility for up to 6 hours per shift.
- Full use of both arms, hands, and upper-body mobility to safely teleoperate robotic arms and humanoid robots.
- Excellent manual dexterity, fine motor skills, and hand-eye coordination for precise 1:1 robot control.
- Comfortable performing repetitive manipulation tasks while maintaining consistent accuracy and quality.
- Able to wear VR headsets and operate leader-arm systems, handheld controllers, and other teleoperation interfaces for extended periods.
- Capable of working safely around active robotic systems while following all laboratory safety protocols.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Gaming experience requiring precise controller input (FPS, simulation, racing, VR).
- Experience with VR systems (Meta Quest, Vision Pro, SteamVR, or similar).
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Comfortable performing repetitive, precision-focused work.
- Able to learn new robotic platforms and control interfaces quickly.
- Basic troubleshooting skills and ability to communicate technical issues.
- Reliable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with robotics, automation, manufacturing, laboratory work, or teleoperation.
- Interest in robotics, AI, or human-robot interaction.