Senior Technician, Robotics

Scale's Robotics business is rapidly expanding, supporting customers building physical AI. This position will be a key contributor in supporting data collection production in our San Francisco Robotics Lab and prototyping new embodiments.

This is an onsite, hands-on lab role based in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

Lab Operations:

• Support day-to-day operations of the Lab by setting up and maintaining robots and collection hardware.
• Manage physical inventory, maintain equipment, and coordinate logistics.
• Provide technical support for data collection operations.

Technical Ownership:

• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to bring up new robots and productionize maintenance of robots and collection hardware.
• Develop uptime, utilization, and failure mode tracking systems to share with leadership.
• Become a subject matter expert on robotics platforms deployed in the factory.
• Develop technical expertise in areas like 2D and 3D imaging, multi-sensor fusion, GPS/INS navigation systems, and computer vision.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively across internal and external organizations to align on lab priorities and technical roadmaps.

Requirements

• Academic or industry experience with an Engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other Engineering fields.
• 5+ years of experience in hardware labs or a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in Robotics, AI, and/or Computer Vision.
• Experience managing risk and operating robots safely.
• Strong project management and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership.
• High level of comfort communicating effectively across internal and external organizations.

Nice to Have

• Experience developing with Python, C++, Java and/or other scripting languages.
• Intellectual curiosity, empathy, and ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy.
• Experience building and/or maintaining lab networks and data pipelines.
• Experience running large-scale data collection and controlled experiments.
• Experience in logistics.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Learning and development stipend.
• Generous PTO.
• Potential for additional benefits such as a commuter stipend.

Compensation

The base salary range for this full-time position in San Francisco is: $134,400-$168,000 USD