Robotics Data Collector (United States)

CNTXT AI; City of Albany (NY); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 70.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

CNTXT AI in Albany, NY is seeking a Robotics Data Collector to support the collection of high-quality robotics and egocentric data used to train AI models. This role involves working hands-on with robotic systems, sensors, and real-world environments to capture multimodal datasets, including video, motion, and interaction data.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically curious, and comfortable working in lab and controlled real-world environments, with the ability to follow predefined

Qualificações

• 0–3+ years in data collection, field ops, or lab environments.
• Tech or hardware-related roles.
• Comfort with cameras, sensors, and recording devices; basic computing tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely.

Responsabilidades

• Data Collection Execution: collect robotics and egocentric (first-person) data using cameras; follow predefined scenarios and protocols; record actions, interactions, and environments.
• Robotics Operation Support: assist in operating robotic systems during data collection; help set up and calibrate cameras and sensors; ensure hardware functions during experiments.
• Data Quality & Validation: review data for clarity and accuracy; flag sensor misalignment; follow quality guidelines for AI training use.
• Experiment Setup & Execution: prepare environments for data collection sessions; perform object manipulation and human-robot interaction recordings; follow real-use case protocols.
• Documentation & Reporting: maintain records of data collection sessions; provide feedback to improve data collection processes and protocols.
• Safety & Compliance: follow lab safety protocols; handle robotics equipment with care; ensure data privacy and security requirements.

Conhecimentos

Data collection

Field operations

Lab environments

Technical roles

Hardware

Cameras

Sensors

Recording devices

Computers

Attention to detail

Robotics systems

Hardware environments

Egocentric data

Computer vision datasets

AI datasets

Robotics concepts

Sensors (data recording tools)

Data recording tools

Technical labs

Research environments

Detail-oriented

Quality-focused

Hands-on

Execution-driven

Reliable

Protocol compliance

Dynamic environments

Curiosity about robotics

Descrição da vaga

CNTXT AI is a leading artificial intelligence company focused on building next-generation AI systems, products, and infrastructure. We specialize in developing multimodal AI, robotics, and intelligent agents, powered by high-quality real-world data. Data is at the core of our innovation. We invest heavily in data collection, annotation, and AI training pipelines to enable advanced systems such as embodied AI and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models.

Role Summary

CNTXT AI is looking for a Robotics Data Collector to support the collection of high-quality robotics and egocentric data used to train AI models. This role involves working hands-on with robotic systems, sensors, and real-world environments to capture multimodal datasets, including video, motion, and interaction data. You will play a key role in enabling the development of intelligent robotic systems and AI agents. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically curious, and comfortable working in lab and controlled real-world environments.

Key Responsibilities

1. Data Collection Execution: Collect robotics and egocentric (first-person) data using cameras (handheld, head-mounted, or robot-mounted); execute data collection tasks based on predefined scenarios and protocols; ensure consistent and accurate recording of actions, interactions, and environments.

2. Robotics Operation Support: Assist in operating robotic systems (humanoid or mobile robots) during data collection; support setup and calibration of cameras and sensors, recording systems; ensure proper functioning of hardware during experiments.

3. Data Quality & Validation: Review collected data for clarity and accuracy; identify and flag issues such as sensor misalignment; follow quality guidelines to ensure high usability for AI training.

4. Experiment Setup & Execution: Prepare environments for data collection sessions; execute tasks such as object manipulation, human-robot interaction recordings; follow detailed instructions to simulate real-world use cases.

5. Documentation & Reporting: Maintain records of data collection sessions; provide feedback to improve data collection processes and protocols.

6. Safety & Compliance: Follow all lab safety protocols and operational guidelines; handle robotics equipment and sensors with care; ensure compliance with data privacy and security requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 0–3+ years of experience in data collection, field operations, or lab environments.
• Technical or hardware-related roles.
• Comfortable working with cameras, sensors, and recording devices; basic computer systems and tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with robotics systems or hardware environments.
• Familiarity with egocentric or first-person data collection, computer vision or AI-related datasets.
• Basic understanding of robotics concepts, sensors and data recording tools.
• Experience working in technical labs or research environments.
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Hands-on and execution-driven.
• Reliable and consistent in following protocols.
• Comfortable working in dynamic environments.
• Curious about robotics and AI.

Success Metrics

• Volume and quality of data collected.
• Accuracy and completeness of datasets.
• Adherence to data collection protocols.
• Reduction in data errors and rework.
• Efficiency in executing data collection tasks.

Why Join CNTXT AI

• Work on cutting-edge robotics and AI systems.
• Contribute to building next-generation intelligent agents.
• Gain hands-on experience with robotics labs and real-world data.
• Be part of a fast-growing, innovation-driven company.