Onsite Robotics Data Lead & Teleoperation Coach

Welo Data; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Welo Data 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 consistency, and serve as the main onsite contact for client stakeholders.

This role does not involve staffing schedules or inventory management, and it runs 6 weeks with a start ASAP. The weekly schedule is 7AM-3PM, five days a week, 100% onsite.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience leading robotic teleoperation and/or HRI data collection.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills in lab/field environments.
• Comfortable driving consistency, safety, and quality in repetitive workflows.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily execution and station readiness; enforce SOPs, quality, and safety protocols.
• Coach operators on teleoperation and HRI execution; provide on-the-spot refreshers and corrective guidance.
• Monitor live sessions and data quality; perform first-level troubleshooting and elevate issues appropriately.
• 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, SOPs, examples, and hands-on training to align the team on best practices.

Skills

Robotic teleoperation

Team leadership

Coaching

Communication

Safety and quality

Job description

Welo Data 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 consistency, and serve as the main onsite contact for client stakeholders.

This role does not involve staffing schedules or inventory management, and it runs 6 weeks with a start ASAP. The weekly schedule is 7AM-3PM, five days a week, 100% onsite.