Robotics Data Operator Intern

Faraday Future; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual dress code

Diverse, progressive atmosphere

Job summary

Faraday Future is seeking a Robotics Data Operator Intern in Los Angeles to collect high-fidelity human behavior and robot teleoperation data for training next‑generation Vision-Language-Action models. You will capture data using head-mounted devices and VR interfaces across diverse environments, ensuring high-quality multi-modal datasets.

Ideal candidates are pursuing or have completed a CS degree, with strong attention to detail, familiarity with VR gear, and basic knowledge of video capture

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in a relevant field or internship.
• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS or related field.
• Extreme attention to detail and ability to follow complex technical guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Egocentric Data Collection using head-mounted recording devices.
• VR Teleoperation of robotic systems for complex manipulation tasks.
• Maintain recording standards: 1080p, 30FPS, horizontal orientation, FOV >130°.
• Ensure data formatted correctly (MCAP, HDF5) and uploaded per protocol.

Skills

Python

Linux CLI

Robotics data labeling

ROS2

VR hardware familiarity

Video capture parameters

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or related field

Tools

ROS2

LeRobot

AI data labeling workflows

VR hardware (Meta Quest/HTC Vive)

Job description

The Company

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world's best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We're producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We're not just seeking to change how our cars work – we're seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we're creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Faraday Future (FF) is a California-based mobility company, leveraging the latest technologies and world's best talent to realize exciting new possibilities in mobility. We're producing user-centric, technology-first vehicles to establish new paradigms in human-vehicle interaction. We're not just seeking to change how our cars work – we're seeking to change the way we drive. At FF, we're creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role

• Job Description: Robotics Data Operator Intern


• Category: Robotics / AI Data Operator


• Location: LA, US

As the Intern of the Robotics Data Factory, you will be responsible for collecting high-fidelity human behavior and robot teleoperation data. This data is essential for training the next generation of Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, helping robots learn to perceive and interact with the physical world by capturing real-world human interactions and precision robotic movements.

Key Responsibilities

• Egocentric Data Collection: Wear designated head-mounted recording devices (e.g., smartphone rigs, GoPro, or head-mounted VR kits) to capture daily or industrial tasks from a first-person perspective in diverse environments (home, retail, or manufacturing).


• VR Teleoperation: Operate robotic systems via VR interfaces to perform complex manipulation tasks. Ensure high-quality capture of multi-modal data, including joint states, torques, and gripper status, while maintaining low-latency execution.


• Technical Specification Compliance: Maintain strict recording standards (1080p, 30FPS, horizontal orientation, FOV >130°). Ensure accurate extraction of camera intrinsic parameters and time-synchronization across all sensors.


• Quality Assurance & Pre-processing: Conduct initial self-inspections to filter out clips with excessive shaking, occlusions, or focus failures. Ensure data is correctly formatted (e.g., MCAP, HDF5) and uploaded according to protocol.

Basic Qualifications

• Experience: 0-1 years of experience. Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.


• Extreme Attention to Detail: Ability to strictly follow complex technical guidelines regarding framing, motion rhythm, and lighting environments.


• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable using smartphones, VR hardware (Meta Quest/HTC Vive), and various digital accessories. Basic understanding of video recording parameters and calibration.


• Action Consistency: Ability to perform tasks naturally while maintaining the specific "robotic-friendly" pacing required for imitation learning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Python, Linux command line.


• Familiarity with ROS2, LeRobot, or AI data labeling workflows.


• Strong interest in Embodied AI and robotics.

Work Environment & Restrictions

• Glove Policy: Preference for bare hands; if necessary, only approved thin/transparent medical gloves are allowed. No thick or dark-colored gloves that obscure finger articulation.


• Safety & Privacy: Must follow all site-specific safety protocols and strictly avoid capturing any Personally Identifiable Information (PII) or sensitive/prohibited scenarios.

Perks + Benefits

• Casual dress code + relaxed work environment


• Culturally diverse, progressive atmosphere

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.