Onsite Robotics Data-Collection Lead

Welocalize, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. is seeking an onsite lead to run day-to-day execution for a robotics data collection pilot in San Francisco. You will guide a team of data collection operators, ensure safety and quality, and act as the main onsite contact for client stakeholders.

Start ASAP for a 6-week engagement with a daytime schedule (7AM-3PM), at $50/hour. You will oversee daily operations, coach operators in teleoperation and HRI, monitor data quality, and escalate issues as needed while maintaining

Qualifications

• Experience leading robotic teleoperation or HRI data collection.
• Ability to coach operators in real time and provide on-the-spot guidance.
• Comfortable working in lab/field environments with safety focus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily execution and station readiness; enforce SOPs, quality, and safety protocols.
• Coach operators on teleoperation and HRI execution; provide refreshers and corrective guidance.
• Monitor live sessions and data quality; perform first-level troubleshooting and escalate where needed.
• Maintain concise daily notes and issue trackers; communicate blockers, risks, and needs to client teams.
• Contribute to SOP and checklist refinements based on observations.
• Utilize client-provided equipment and training to align team on best practices.

Skills

Robotic teleoperation

Team leadership

Safety protocols

Clear communication

Job description

Welocalize, Inc. is seeking an onsite lead to run day-to-day execution for a robotics data collection pilot in San Francisco. You will guide a team of data collection operators, ensure safety and quality, and act as the main onsite contact for client stakeholders.

Start ASAP for a 6-week engagement with a daytime schedule (7AM-3PM), at $50/hour. You will oversee daily operations, coach operators in teleoperation and HRI, monitor data quality, and escalate issues as needed while maintaining