Robotics ML Research Assistant

Generalist; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Generalist as a Research Assistant, where you will design and run experiments at the intersection of machine learning and robotics. This entry-level role focuses on improving experimental reliability and data quality through structured evaluations and rigorous analysis.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and enjoys hands-on work with physical systems. Responsibilities include running experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results to drive empirical progress.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with experimental designs, confounding factors, and controls.
• Diligent and detail-oriented in repetitive tasks.
• Basic knowledge of programming and data analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run structured experiments on robot platforms.
• Collect high-quality robot data and track conditions.
• Analyze results to identify real model improvements.
• Write clear documentation and playbooks for reproducible workflows.

Skills

Experimental design

Data collection workflows

Programming

Data analysis

Robotic systems

Job description

Join Generalist as a Research Assistant, where you will design and run experiments at the intersection of machine learning and robotics. This entry-level role focuses on improving experimental reliability and data quality through structured evaluations and rigorous analysis.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented and enjoys hands-on work with physical systems. Responsibilities include running experiments, collecting data, and analyzing results to drive empirical progress.