Robot Operator - Pittsburgh

Skild AI; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Skild AI in the United States is seeking a Robot Operator to work with our advanced robotic systems. You will gain hands-on time with cutting-edge hardware, performing packing, insertion, and assembly tasks while contributing to data collection that shapes how our robots learn.

This role emphasizes quality and consistency, requires steady shifts, and invites curious, disciplined individuals eager to push the frontier of robotics. If you love solving new challenges, join our team.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to remain seated for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions.
• Baseline technical literacy.
• This role requires you to be available for a minimum of 3 8-hour shifts per week.
• You will be expected to meet a bar of performance on both the quality and quantity of the data you collect.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic systems for assigned tasks (e.g., packing, insertion, assembly, etc.).
• Follow established procedures for teleoperation and data collection.
• Maintain efficiency, safety, and instructional accuracy in robotic operations.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team leads to optimize workflow.
• Adhere to company policies regarding workplace conduct and performance standards.

Skills

Seating endurance

Ability to follow instructions

Baseline technical literacy

Shift availability

Data quality awareness

Job description

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

Company Overview

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

Position Overview

We're building the future of robotics — and we need sharp, curious operators to help us get there.

As a Robot Operator at Skild AI, you'll get hands-on time with some of the most advanced robots in the world. Data collection is the backbone of robotic intelligence, and your work will directly shape how our robots learn and evolve. If you love being on the frontier of something genuinely new, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotic systems for assigned tasks (e.g., packing, insertion, assembly, etc.).
• Follow established procedures for teleoperation and data collection.
• Maintain efficiency, safety, and instructional accuracy in robotic operations.
• Collaborate with supervisors and team leads to optimize workflow.
• Adhere to company policies regarding workplace conduct and performance standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Physical ability to remain seated for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions
• Baseline technical literacy
• This role requires you to be available for a minimum of 3 8-hour shifts per week.
• You will be expected to meet a bar of performance on both the quality and quantity of the data you collect.

Base Salary Range: $18 USD - $20 USD