Project The Persian | Robotics Teleoperator

Welocalize; United States; Remote; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. is hiring data collection operators to support a robotics AI data program in Palo Alto, CA. This hands-on role involves operating physical AI data collection systems through teleoperation tools or guided interfaces to generate high-quality real-world data used to train AI models.

Work at onsite stations with two-person teams, performing teleoperation and human-robot interaction tasks. The position is full-time, short-term (2-week minimum) with a rate of US$35 per hour, requiring

Responsibilities

• Operate physical AI data collection systems via teleoperation tools or guided interfaces to generate high-quality real-world data.
• Perform teleoperation and human-robot interaction tasks as part of a two-person station setup to capture reliable data.

Job description

Overview

We’re hiring data collection operators to support physical AI programs. In this role, you’ll operate physical AI data collection systems (via teleoperation tools or guided interfaces) to generate high-quality real-world data used to train and evaluate AI models.
This is hands-on, execution-focused work. You’ll be supporting a robotics data collection pilot using I2RT YAM bimanual robotic arms. Each station is staffed by two people, and you’ll carry out assigned teleoperation and human-robot interaction tasks to help capture reliable, consistent data.
Project Details
Location: Palo Alto, CA — 100% onsite
Type: Full-time, short-term W-2 employee
Schedule: Full-time; 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Must be able to stand for extended periods during shifts
Duration: Minimum 2-week engagement; potential extension through year-end and beyond (extension not guaranteed)
Start: ASAP
Compensation: US$35/hour
Work authorization: Must be authorized to work onsite in the U.S.