VR Robot Operator

BlackTree Technical Group, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BlackTree Technical Group, Inc. is seeking a dynamic candidate to teleoperate robotic systems using VR interfaces and to follow structured playbooks for specific robot behaviors.

The role requires proactive communication with engineers and managers about blockers, observations, and opportunities for improvement. The ideal candidate will monitor robot performance, document outcomes, and contribute to a continuous feedback loop including peer reviews and tooling/process enhancements.

Qualifications

• Strong computer proficiency and familiarity with PC gaming, VR systems, or Linux environments is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in evolving environments.
• Curious, self-directed learner who consults available documentation before escalating to managers or engineers.
• Clear attention to detail and ability to document processes and learnings.

Responsibilities

• Teleoperate robots using a VR system.
• Follow a task playbook to execute robot behaviors.
• Communicate blockers and observations to engineers and managers.
• Monitor robot performance and identify issues or unexpected outcomes.
• Interrupt robot execution when needed and provide corrective demonstrations.
• Participate in peer reviews and tooling/process improvements.
• Assist with QA tasks during downtime.
• Adapt to evolving workflows and tooling as ML development progresses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Learning mindset

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

VR systems

Linux environments

Job description

Job Description

Amazing Opportunity with local robotics company!

Skills & Attributes

• Strong computer proficiency; experience with PC gaming, VR systems, or Linux environments is a plus.
• Ability to work effectively in ambiguous, evolving environments.
• Curious, self-directed learner who proactively investigates issues and consults available documentation before escalating to managers or engineers.
• Clear attention to detail and ability to create new and update relevant documentation based on new skills learned throughout one’s tenure.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to document processes, observations, and learnings clearly.
• Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a collaborative team setting.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to follow structured task instructions accurately.

Responsibilities

• Teleoperate our robots using a VR system.
• Follow a task demonstration playbook to execute specific robot behaviors and scenarios.
• Communicate clearly with engineers and managers about blockers, improvement opportunities, and task observations.
• Monitor robot performance and behavior, identifying issues, inconsistencies, or unexpected outcomes.
• Interrupt robot execution when necessary and provide corrective demonstrations to support machine learning workflows.
• Participate in a continuous feedback loop, contributing to peer reviews and tooling/process improvements.
• Support quality assurance (QA) tasks during downtime when not actively teleoperating robots.
• Adapt quickly to evolving workflows and tooling, as this role will change alongside ongoing ML development