Robotics Teleoperator

HCLTech; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

HCLTech in New York, NY is seeking a Robotics Teleoperator to support advanced AI development through hands-on VR-driven robotics work. You will operate high-tech robots using VR headsets and gloves, converting human motion into robotic action while performing structured tasks with accuracy and safety.

You will collaborate with engineering teams, monitor system feedback, label and upload robotics data, and help maintain equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating VR headsets and robotic systems.
• Ability to perform repetitive, precise tasks for AI model development.
• Comfortable lifting up to 30 lbs and standing/walking during shifts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured workflows.

Responsibilities

• Operate robotics via VR headset and gloves with precision.
• Record session details and anomalies in tracking tools.
• Organize, label, and upload robotics data.
• Meet daily quotas and quality benchmarks.
• Handle and transport robot batteries (25–30 lbs).
• Calibrate robot workstations and check sensors.
• Communicate technical issues clearly to engineering teams.
• Follow safety guidelines and ergonomic practices.
• Stay immersed with live video feeds and system feedback.
• Collaborate with teammates to improve performance and data quality.

Skills

VR operation

Robotics data handling

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Job description

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Robotics Teleoperator to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Robotics Teleoperator

Job ID: 135683

Position Type: Full-time

Location: New York, NY / Onsite

Role/Responsibilities

• Use VR headsets and gloves to control high-tech robotics with precision
• Convert human motion into robotic action—your movements shape how robots learn
• Perform structured, repeatable tasks that support the development of advanced AI models
• Stay fully immersed using live video feeds, depth cues, and system feedback
• Engage in active, full-body motion: bending, squatting, reaching, standing, and sitting during VR sessions, includes walking outside VR
• Handle and transport robot batteries (25–30 lbs) to keep daily operations running smoothly
• Prep and calibrate robot workstations to ensure smooth handoff between operators
• Meet daily quotas and quality benchmarks with accuracy and consistency
• Spot issues like tracking drift, unusual robot behavior, or hardware problems
• Record session details, observations, and anomalies in tracking tools
• Organize, validate, label, and upload high-quality robotics data
• Track configuration changes in software, hardware, and environment setups
• Perform basic system checks—sensor alignment, connectivity, calibration
• Communicate technical issues clearly to engineering teams
• Follow safety guidelines, ergonomic best practices, and equipment protocols
• Continuously learn through training and support improvement initiatives
• Collaborate closely with teammates to raise performance and data quality
• Comfortable using VR headsets for extended periods (VR or gaming experience is a strong plus!)
• Physically active and capable of lifting up to 30 lbs and performing repetitive movements
• Able to stay focused and effective in alternating sitting/standing VR sessions
• Able to perform non VR sessions including walking, picking up objects, moving with iobjects
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured workflows
• Comfortable operating robotic hardware and technical equipment
• Reliable, punctual, and task-focused in a performance-driven environment

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: 45,000 per year

Pay Range Maximum: 86,000 per year

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.