Robotics Video Annotation Expert

SaidGig; New York (NY); Remote; USD 69,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

SaidGig is seeking a detail-oriented robotics enthusiast to remotely annotate video footage of robotic arms performing tasks. You will label actions, outcomes, and failures, and ensure each action's start and end are clearly identified within sessions.

The role emphasizes following precise guidelines, applying knowledge of motion, perception, and sensors, and escalating uncertain cases to project managers. This is a remote contract role with hourly pay in a range of $50 to $90.

Qualifications

• Requires background in robotics or related engineering fields.
• Hands-on experience with robotic arms or systems in industry, research, or lab settings.
• Strong understanding of motion control, kinematics, grasping, perception and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Review video recordings of robotic arms completing tasks and annotate footage according to guidelines.
• Label actions, events and errors, including start and end of each action within a session.
• Assess whether a robot completed its task correctly and identify failures (missed grasps, dropped objects, inefficient paths, inaccurate positioning).
• Apply annotation standards consistently to maintain data quality across sessions.
• Escalate unclear cases to project managers and contribute to resolutions.

Skills

Robotics expertise

Video annotation

Attention to detail

Remote collaboration

Following technical instructions

Education

Engineering background

Job description

Role Overview

Help improve AI systems by evaluating video footage of robotic arms as they perform tasks. In this remote contract role, you will use your robotics expertise to accurately label actions, outcomes, and failures, turning real-world robot behavior into high-quality training data.

Key Responsibilities

• Review video recordings of robotic arms completing tasks and annotate footage according to detailed guidelines.
• Label actions, events, and errors, including the start and end of each action within a session.
• Assess whether a robot completed its task correctly and identify failures such as missed grasps, dropped objects, inefficient paths, or inaccurate positioning.
• Apply annotation standards consistently across sessions to maintain reliable data quality.
• Escalate unclear or borderline cases to project managers and contribute to their resolution.
• Use knowledge of robot motion, perception, sensors, and system integration to explain likely causes of failures.
• Recommend improvements to annotation guidance when recurring gaps or points of confusion arise.
• Complete assigned annotation work on schedule and at the required quality level.

Qualifications

• Background in robotics, mechanical engineering, electronics engineering, or a related technical field.
• Hands-on experience with robotic arms or robotic systems in an industry, research, or laboratory setting.
• Strong understanding of motion control, kinematics, grasping, perception, and sensors.
• Ability to distinguish correct robot behavior from faulty behavior through video review.
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to remain consistent while reviewing long sessions of similar footage.
• Comfort following written technical instructions precisely.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.
• Previous video annotation or data-labeling experience is helpful but not required.

Work Terms

Remote contract engagement.

Compensation

$50 to $90 per hour.