Robotics Operator

Robotics Stealth Startup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 days PTO

Cigna Health Insurance

Job summary

Robotics Stealth Startup in the Bay Area is seeking a Robotics Operator. This entry-level role focuses on hands-on data collection, evaluation, and annotation to support our robotics models.

You will be assigned to the pipeline that best matches your strengths and will work on-site in a fast-paced, meticulous environment. No prior robotics experience is required, and you will gain exposure across data collection, evaluation, and labeling while following safety protocols and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail with consistent task execution.
• Clear written communication and solid documentation habits.
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort handling robotics equipment.
• Basic computer skills; comfortable on Mac and/or Linux.
• Reliability and availability for shift-based schedules.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and problem-solve.
• Comfortable adapting as priorities shift.

Responsibilities

• Run quality checks on collected data to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain robotic equipment and testing stations.
• Document, report, and provide feedback on robot performance and data quality.
• Work with engineers to execute protocols, troubleshoot issues, and improve processes.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines when working around robotic systems.
• Keep the lab clean, organized, and safe.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Mechanical aptitude

Computer skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Adaptability

Tools

Basic electronics

Hand tools

Job description

Must be located near the Bay Area, with reliable transport to San Francisco, CA, and authorized to work in the US without current or future sponsorship.

About Us

We're a stealth-mode startup at the frontier of Physical AI, building foundation models for robotics and the world models that will power the next generation of thinking machines. We're early-stage, well-capitalized, fast-paced, and hands-on.

About the Role

The Robotics Operator plays a key role in contributing to our robotics models by running hands-on data collection and evaluation sessions. In this position, you will support one or more of our three main pipelines:

• Data Collection - Operate robotic systems to complete structured tasks and collect high-quality training data
• Evaluation - Assess robot performance against established criteria
• Annotations - Review videos of robot task performance and accurately label actions

This is an entry-level role — no prior robotics experience required. This role is repetitive by design. You will typically be assigned to the pipeline that best matches your strengths, while assignments may also shift based on daily operational priorities. We are looking for people who are reliable, careful, patient, and precise.

Additional Tasks

• Run quality checks on collected data to ensure accuracy
• Maintain robotic equipment and testing stations
• Document, report, and provide feedback on robot performance and data quality
• Work with engineers to execute protocols, troubleshoot issues, and improve processes
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines when working around robotic systems
• Keep the lab clean, organized, and safe

What We're Looking For

• Exceptional attention to detail, and the consistency to execute repetitive tasks the same way every time
• Clear written communication and solid documentation habits
• Basic mechanical aptitude and comfort handling robotics equipment
• Basic computer skills; comfortable on Mac and/or Linux
• Reliability and strong follow-through, especially on shift-based schedules
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and problem-solve
• Comfortable adapting as priorities shift

Nice to Have

• Experience with data collection, lab work, or other technical environments
• Prior exposure to robotics, mechanical systems, or hardware
• Familiarity with basic electronics or hand tools
• Experience with data labeling or annotation work
• Location: San Francisco, CA (South Beach/SoMa) — on-site 5 days a week
• Schedule: Full-time, shift-based, scheduled in advance
• Hours: 40 hours/week, including a 30-minute lunch break
• Employment: W-2, facilitated through Hire.io
• Benefits: 12 days of PTO, Cigna Health Insurance

Schedule & Compensation (8 hours with 30-minute lunch break)

• Day Shift: $22/hour , 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, $8 DoorDash voucher for lunch
• Night Shift, $26/hour, 6:00 PM–2:00 AM, dinner covered
• Graveyard Shift, $32/hour, 2:00 AM–10:00 AM, dinner covered

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during testing and data collection.
• Full use of both arms and hands for robot control
• Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity