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Project The Persian | Robotics Lead

Welocalize California On-site senior full-time

Salary

USD 50-50 per-hour-wage

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Description

We're hiring an onsite lead to run day-to-day execution for our robotics data collection pilot, built around I2RT YAM bimanual robotic arms.

You will guide a team of data collection operators, keep operations safe and consistent, and act as the main onsite point of contact for client stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee daily execution and station readiness; enforce SOPs, quality, and safety protocols.
  • Coach operators on teleoperation and HRI execution; provide on-the-spot refreshers and corrective guidance.
  • Monitor live sessions and data quality; perform first-level troubleshooting and escalate issues appropriately.
  • Maintain concise daily notes and issue trackers; communicate blockers, risks, and needs to client teams.
  • Contribute to SOP and checklist refinements based on observations.
  • Utilize client-provided equipment, SOPs, examples, and hands-on training to align the team on best practices.

Qualifications:

  • Hands-on experience leading robotic teleoperation and/or HRI data collection.
  • Strong communication, coaching, and problem-solving skills in lab/field environments.
  • Comfortable driving consistency, safety, and quality in repetitive workflows.

Additional Information:

  • This is a contract position.
  • Schedule: Full-time; 8 hours/day, 5 days/week.
  • Duration: Minimum 2-week pilot; potential extension through year-end and beyond.
  • Start: ASAP.
  • Compensation: $50/hour.

Skills

Required

  • robotic teleoperation
  • HRI data collection
  • leadership
  • communication
  • coaching
  • problem-solving

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