XR Training Center Lab Manager - $25-30/hr - Contract role onsite North Austin

Yoh Idibu; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll via direct deposit

On-site cafeteria

Job summary

Yoh is seeking a hands-on XR Training Center Lab Manager to support daily operations of our XR training centers in Austin, TX. This on-site contract role focuses on hosting classes, managing XR hardware, software updates, and delivering high-quality training experiences for learners.

The ideal candidate will install and test software, perform QA checks, troubleshoot hardware, and coordinate with stakeholders while maintaining safety and cleanliness in the labs.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with VR/AR hardware installation (Quest, Vive, or similar).
• Ability to confidently host and support group training sessions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort installing/testing software builds.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism when interacting with learners.

Responsibilities

• Host, facilitate and support XR training sessions; provide onboarding, safety guidance, and basic XR usage instructions.
• Maintain VR/AR headsets, controllers, charging stations, and workstation PCs; inspect devices regularly and troubleshoot issues.
• Install new XR software builds and training modules; validate installations and conduct basic QA checks for smooth app launches and device tracking.
• Prepare XR training spaces, coordinate schedules with stakeholders, maintain cleanliness and safety, track attendance and completions.

Skills

VR/AR hardware setup

Train-the-trainer hosting

Troubleshooting hardware/software

Excellent communication

Tools

Device management tools

XR software deployment

Job description

Job Description: XR Training Center Lab Manager

Duration: 6-18 months

Location: Onsite Austin, TX

Pay: $25 to $30

ON-SITE ONLY

Shift: Mon – Fri 8am -5pm CST. Occasionally work until 6pm. One weekend per month (someone with flexibility)

Overview

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented contractor to support daily operations of our Extended Reality (XR) Training Centers located in Austin, TX. These centers deliver immersive VR/AR training used to upskill technical employees across the organization. The ideal candidate is comfortable hosting classes, managing XR hardware, installing software updates, and ensuring smooth, high quality training experiences for learners.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery

• Host, facilitate and support XR training sessions. Provide onboarding, safety guidance, and basic XR usage instructions.
• Support learners throughout each session, ensuring they can complete assigned training modules.
• Set up training rooms, manage equipment checkout, and maintain an orderly learning environment

XR Device Maintenance & Operations

• Maintain VR/AR headsets, controllers, charging stations, and workstation PCs.
• Clean, charge, annvironment.
• d inspect devices regularly to ensure readiness.
• Troubleshoot hardware or connectivity issues as they arise.
• Monitor device inventory and support capacity planning for concurrent training sessions.

Software Installation, QA Testing & Bug Reporting

• Install new XR software builds and training modules as they are released.
• Validate installations and conduct basic QA checks to ensure:
  • Smooth application launch and navigation
  • Proper device tracking and interaction
  • Audio/visual stability
  • Usable flows for trainees
• Identify, document, and report bugs or performance issues.
• Communicate clearly with development or support teams to help reproduce and resolve issues.

Center Operations & Coordination

• Prepare XR training spaces, ensuring equipment and layouts are consistent with operational needs.
• Coordinate schedules with local and global training stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and user experience in both training centers.
• Assist with tracking attendance, completions, and general training throughput when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on Experience with VR/AR hardware installation (e.g., Quest, Vive, or similar platforms).
• Ability to confidently host and support group training sessions.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and comfort installing/testing software builds.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism when interacting with learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating training labs, AV rooms, tech centers, demo studios or similar environments.
• Familiarity with VR/AR content deployment or device fleet management tools.
• Ability to support training operations across multiple shifts.
• Basic experience with networking, PC configuration, or Windows administration (bonus)

If you’re passionate about emerging tech and enjoy a mix of operational, technical, and user-facing work, we’d love to hear from you.

Additional information

User into VR headsets, log and track issues, keep devices charged, understand XR devices, guide someone that is new to an XR/VR

Headsets used in the lab: Meta Quest 3, Samsung Odyssey, HP Reverb G2

Worked in a gaming center, arcade, VR Center, early developer in college and flexibility, passionate about XR. Someone that worked at Sandbox VR would be a great candidate

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision
• 401(k), life & disability insurance
• Weekly e-payroll, direct deposit
• On-site cafeteria

Estimated Min Rate: $25.00

Estimated Max Rate: $30.00

What’s In It for You?

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• MetLife Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.

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