Hands-On Humanoid Robot Data Collection Specialist

Foundation; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 114,616,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market standard benefits

Job summary

Foundation in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Humanoid Robot Data Collection Operator to execute data collection that supports robot perception, manipulation, locomotion, and AI behaviors. You will operate humanoid robots, perform teleoperation tasks, capture high-quality training datasets, and support validation across hardware and software systems.

This role sits at the intersection of robotics operations and AI development, ideal for someone passionate about cutting‑edge humanoid robots

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent practical experience in robotics, engineering technology, manufacturing, or related field.
• Experience in robotics operations or technical support environments is preferred.
• Ability to follow written procedures, test plans, and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate humanoid robots during data collection activities including locomotion and manipulation.
• Execute data collection procedures to generate high-quality datasets for AI training.
• Set up and maintain data collection environments with sensors, cameras, fixtures, and equipment.
• Monitor robot performance and report hardware, software, or operational issues.
• Collect, organize, and verify data from robot subsystems such as vision, encoders, IMUs, and audio.

Skills

Robotics operations

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Follow procedures

Education

Associate degree or technical certification in robotics/engineering technology

Job description

Foundation in San Francisco is seeking a hands-on Humanoid Robot Data Collection Operator to execute data collection that supports robot perception, manipulation, locomotion, and AI behaviors. You will operate humanoid robots, perform teleoperation tasks, capture high-quality training datasets, and support validation across hardware and software systems.

This role sits at the intersection of robotics operations and AI development, ideal for someone passionate about cutting‑edge humanoid robots