Robot Operator - Pittsburgh

Skildai Careers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Skild AI in Pittsburgh is seeking a Robot Operator to help build the future of robotics. In this role, you'll operate robotic systems for tasks like packing and assembly, directly influencing how our robots learn and evolve. Candidates must be able to perform repetitive tasks, communicate effectively, and have a baseline technical understanding.

Salary is in the range of $18 to $20 per hour, and candidates should be available for a minimum of three 8-hour shifts per week. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of technology.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to remain seated for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks.
• Ability to communicate and follow instructions.
• Baseline technical literacy.

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.

Skills

Physical ability to remain seated

Ability to communicate

Baseline technical literacy

Job description

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 — $20 USD