Robotics Operation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

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.