Robot Pilot- Tier 2

Rhoda AI; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhoda AI is looking for a candidate to collect high-quality robot training data by teleoperating robotic systems using VR equipment. This position involves demonstrating manipulation tasks and supporting researchers with evaluations.

The ideal candidate should have strong VR proficiency, focus on details, and a comfort level with robotics in a lab setting. Additional skills in troubleshooting and thorough documentation are also required.

Qualifications

• Strong VR / controller proficiency (VR gaming or similar real-time control experience).
• Comfort working hands-on with robotics equipment in a lab environment; safety-minded and detail-oriented.
• Ability to write detailed bug reports when issues arise.

Responsibilities

• Collect high-quality robot training data by teleoperating robotic systems using VR equipment.
• Support evaluations by running structured evaluation protocols alongside researchers.
• Troubleshoot and report issues with robot hardware/software and teleop tooling.

Skills

VR / controller proficiency

Detail-oriented

Technical literacy

Job description

Role Description

The role is to collect high‑quality robot training data by teleoperating robotic systems using VR equipment and hand controllers, demonstrating manipulation tasks repeatedly and consistently, and supporting researchers with evaluation protocols and feedback.

Primary Duties

• Collect high‑quality robot training data by teleoperating robotic systems using VR equipment and hand controllers; demonstrate manipulation tasks repeatedly and consistently.
• Meet daily performance expectations for data collection throughput, quality, and consistency (including correct task setup and complete metadata/notes).
• Follow task specifications and SOPs precisely, maintain discipline around experiment changes and “what changed” between sessions.
• Maintain a safe work environment and adhere to lab safety procedures at all times.
• Support evaluations by running structured evaluation protocols alongside researchers and accurately reporting results and issues.

Additional Tasks

• Troubleshoot and report issues with robot hardware/software and teleop tooling, capture relevant logs/notes and escape with clear reproduction steps.
• Perform basic operational maintenance per SOP (workspace reset between sessions, calibration checks, battery swaps or component swaps as required).
• Review/annotate recordings as needed (lightweight review for quality checks, labeling support, or spot audits).
• Participate in process improvements to increase data collection efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve data quality.
• Occasional travel to customer/partner sites (domestic & international) to support on‑site robot data collection, including operating in new environments, coordinating with site contacts, and following site‑specific safety and security requirements.
• Occasional weekend overtime data collection (maximum one day per weekend), balanced with flexible scheduling and time off during the week.

Required Qualifications

• Strong VR / controller proficiency (VR gaming or similar real‑time control experience).
• Ability to maintain focus while operating in VR for extended periods and follow detailed written/video instructions.
• Comfort working hands‑on with robotics equipment in a lab environment; safety‑minded and detail‑oriented.
• Comfortable with Linux / command line (running programs with arguments, checking logs).
• Ability to debug routine issues and distinguish between environment/setup vs software vs hardware problems.
• Ability to write detailed bug reports when issues arise, document failure modes and participate in investigative efforts to diagnose and recover quickly.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality; able to work a fixed full‑time shift (AM or PM).
• Basic technical literacy: comfortable navigating computer tools, documenting work, and communicating clearly.
• Able to stand/sit for extended periods, perform repetitive motions, and support physical reset tasks as needed (may include lifting/moving items up to ~30 lbs, squatting/standing during resets).

Preferred

• Experience with robotics systems, lab work, automation, manufacturing/assembly, or other precision technical work.
• Experience supporting structured experiments/evaluations with researchers or engineers.
• Experience collecting teleop demonstration data (robots, simulators, or other real‑time control systems).