Robotics Teleoperator for AI Research

Linuxconfig; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

AMI is seeking a Robot Operator to operate and teleoperate robotic systems for AI research, data collection and annotation. You will set up scenes, run tasks, and ensure precise configurations for repeatable experiments.

You will record outcomes, timings and anomalies, reset scenes, and write clear operator notes for researchers. Calibrate, inspect, and safely shut down equipment; maintain high accuracy and reliability across shifts.

Qualifications

• Arrange objects and scenes in exact configurations for test runs.
• Teleoperate robots to pick/place/sort/stack/open containers.
• Record outcomes, timings, and anomalies; reset scenes.
• Review episodes, label phases and failures, write operator notes.
• Start up, calibrate, inspect, reset and shut down robots and cameras.

Responsibilities

• Arrange objects and scenes in exact, specified configurations for comparable test runs and launch algorithms on robots following written instructions
• Teleoperate robots through tasks such as picking, placing, sorting, stacking, opening containers, and tool use using leader-follower arms, VR, motion-tracking rigs, or gamepad interfaces
• Record outcomes, timings, and anomalies accurately; reset scenes and repeat across many trials and variations to meet daily data volume targets
• Review recorded episodes, mark success/failure/invalid status, label task phases and failure reasons using annotation tools, and write clear operator notes for researchers
• Start up, calibrate, inspect, reset and shut down robots, cameras and operator stations; spot unusual behavior or hardware faults, stop work when unsafe, and report problems clearly

Skills

Hand-eye coordination

Manual dexterity

Spatial awareness

Following instructions

Clear written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Learning new control systems

Safety judgment

Tools

Linux terminal

Python basics

Job description

AMI is seeking a Robot Operator to operate and teleoperate robotic systems for AI research, data collection and annotation. You will set up scenes, run tasks, and ensure precise configurations for repeatable experiments.

You will record outcomes, timings and anomalies, reset scenes, and write clear operator notes for researchers. Calibrate, inspect, and safely shut down equipment; maintain high accuracy and reliability across shifts.