Robotics AI Expert (AI Community)

Telus Digital AI Solution; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

TELUS Digital is seeking a Robotics AI Specialist to audit and improve embodied AI systems by evaluating physical data and ensuring safe, efficient robotic actions. You will contribute to 3D environment annotations and help AI understand depth and obstacles in real-world settings.

The role emphasizes testing AI performance in simulations, validating physics-aligned instructions, and detecting edge cases such as lighting changes and moving hazards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation Engineering.
• Native-level proficiency in your primary language is mandatory to assist in localized voice commands and regional safety documentation.
• English Proficiency: Minimum B1 (Intermediate) level English for technical safety reporting and global collaboration.
• Technical interest: Basic understanding of computer vision, sensor fusion, or autonomous systems.

Responsibilities

• Physical Data Evaluation: Audit video and sensor data to ensure robotic movements are logical, safe, and efficient.
• Spatial Reasoning & Annotation: Provide expert feedback on 3D environments, helping AI models understand depth, distance, and physical obstacles.
• Simulation & Digital Twin Testing: Review and grade AI performance in simulated environments to identify errors before hardware deployment.
• Safety & Physics Validation: Ensure AI-generated physical instructions adhere to the laws of physics and rigorous engineering safety standards.
• Edge-Case Detection: Identify complex real-world scenarios (e.g., lighting changes, surface textures, or moving hazards) that could confuse a robotic system.

Skills

Robotics basics

Autonomous systems

Computer vision

Sensor fusion

Education

Bachelor's degree in Robotics Engineering

Job description

At TELUS Digital, we are expanding our mission to include the physical world. We believe that for AI to be truly transformative, it must move beyond the screen and into the real world. As a Robotics AI Specialist, you are a pioneer in Embodied AI, helping us bridge the gap between machine reasoning and physical action.

Key Responsibilities:

• Physical Data Evaluation: Audit video and sensor data to ensure robotic movements are logical, safe, and efficient.
• Spatial Reasoning & Annotation: Provide expert feedback on 3D environments, helping AI models understand depth, distance, and physical obstacles.
• Simulation & Digital Twin Testing: Review and grade AI performance in simulated environments to identify errors before hardware deployment.
• Safety & Physics Validation: Ensure AI-generated physical instructions adhere to the laws of physics and rigorous engineering safety standards.
• Edge-Case Detection: Identify complex real-world scenarios (e.g., lighting changes, surface textures, or moving hazards) that could confuse a robotic system.

Qualification path

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Robotics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Automation Engineering.
• Native Language: Native-level proficiency in your primary language is mandatory to assist in localized voice commands and regional safety documentation.
• English Proficiency: Minimum B1 (Intermediate) level English for technical safety reporting and global collaboration.
• Technical Interest: Basic understanding of computer vision, sensor fusion, or autonomous systems.

Additional Experience Criteria:

• Relevant experience: Hands‑on experience in robotics design, development, programming, integration, testing, or deployment.
• Technical skills: Knowledge of robotic systems, sensors, actuators, control systems, motion planning, or automation.
• Preferred specialisations: Robotics, autonomous systems, computer vision, robotic manipulation, or industrial automation.

Assessment:

In order to be hired into our community, you’ll go through a subject‑specific qualification exam that will determine your suitability for the position and complete ID verification.

Payment:

Currently, pay rates for experts range from $20 – $50 USD per hour

Our Payment terms are defined for each project.

Why Join the TELUS Digital AI Community:

• Community Connection: Work remotely as part of a 1M+ diverse global AI Community of contributors and experts.
• Impactful Expertise: Use your native language and academic degree to shape real-world AI systems and products used by millions every day.
• Hands‑on Innovation: Gain experience in the latest AI research, evaluation, and fine‑tuning methodologies.
• Global Collaboration: Collaborate with a network of specialists across 20+ domains and 500+ languages and dialects.
• Flexible Engagement: Manage your own schedule while making a meaningful impact on the future of technology.

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Independent Contractor Relationship

This opportunity is offered on an independent contractor basis. Contributors have the flexibility to choose when and how much they work, subject to project availability and quality requirements. This opportunity is not and should not be construed as creating an employment relationship with TELUS Digital.