Robotics Research Evaluation Lead

Socket.dev; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhoda AI is seeking a researcher to own end-to-end eval workflows for cutting-edge robot models. You will translate research questions into clear protocols, run pilots, and drive QA, ensuring consistent results across shifts and stations.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, rigorous experimentation, and the ability to distinguish model failures from hardware, data, or setup issues. Collaboration with multiple teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with robotics or ML experimentation.
• Background in computer science or hands-on coding experience.
• Detail-oriented and able to interpret experimental intent.
• Demonstrated ownership and execution capability.
• Experience with robotics testing, data collection, lab operations, or QA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate research intent into eval protocols and success criteria.
• Own end-to-end evaluation workflow from model handoff to QA and results.
• Train and manage eval pilots across shifts and stations.
• Distinguish model failures from hardware, setup, or data issues.
• Maintain eval setups, resets, randomization, and experiment traceability.
• Track quality, throughput, and bottlenecks; improve the eval process.
• Collaborate with Research, Robot Data, and Eval Platform teams.

Skills

Robotics / ML experimentation

Coding

Detail-oriented

Ownership

Robotics testing / QA

Education

Computer science background

Job description

Rhoda AI is seeking a researcher to own end-to-end eval workflows for cutting-edge robot models. You will translate research questions into clear protocols, run pilots, and drive QA, ensuring consistent results across shifts and stations.

The role emphasizes hands-on coding, rigorous experimentation, and the ability to distinguish model failures from hardware, data, or setup issues. Collaboration with multiple teams is essential.