Robotics Data Pilot Lead - Onsite SF (6 Weeks)

Welo Global; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize is hiring an onsite lead to run day-to-day execution for our robotics data collection pilot in San Francisco. You will guide a team of data collection operators, ensure safety, and act as the main onsite contact for client stakeholders.

The role is 100% onsite in SF, full-time for 6 weeks with possible extension, working 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Compensation is $50/hour, and work authorization to work onsite in the U.S. is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Hands-on experience leading robotic teleoperation and/or HRI data collection.
• Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills in lab/field environments.
• Comfortable driving consistency, safety, and quality in repetitive workflows.
• Experience with gaming, simulation tools, or technical systems is a plus.
• Strong hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness.
• Comfortable using controllers, keyboards, or specialized interfaces for extended periods.
• Basic computer skills, including PC and Linux troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Google Drive.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures with high accuracy.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure workforce and station readiness.
• Own operator performance management, feedback, coaching, and corrective action.
• Monitor adherence to SOPs, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Triage operational issues and elevate technical faults to client teams.
• Identify bottlenecks, drive process optimization and station utilization.
• Track recurring issues, performance trends, and structured shift handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Data collection

Coaching

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Lab/field experience

MS Office

Google Drive

Linux troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Teleoperation systems

QA/testing workflows

Simulation tools

Linux

Job description

Welocalize is hiring an onsite lead to run day-to-day execution for our robotics data collection pilot in San Francisco. You will guide a team of data collection operators, ensure safety, and act as the main onsite contact for client stakeholders.

The role is 100% onsite in SF, full-time for 6 weeks with possible extension, working 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Compensation is $50/hour, and work authorization to work onsite in the U.S. is required.