Member of Technical Staff, Robotics | $20-$50/hr Remote
Overview
Join a team at the forefront of robotics data innovation. As a Robotics Researcher, you'll define how embodied data is collected, structured, and leveraged for robot learning and perception. This remote role focuses on creating standardized formats, pioneering collection methods, and evaluating datasets to drive real-world impact.
What You'll Do6
- 1Develop and enforce data standards, schemas, and benchmarks for robotic systems to ensure consistency and interoperability.
- 2Design novel data gathering techniques, including human demonstrations, teleoperation, and multi-sensor integration.
- 3Collaborate across engineering and research teams to align data pipelines with model training requirements.
- 4Assess datasets for diversity, scalability, and overall effectiveness in improving robot performance.
- 5Build experimental prototypes and tooling to accelerate efficient data collection workflows.
- 6Monitor advances at leading labs like Tesla, Figure, and 1X, and integrate cutting-edge practices into your work.
Requirements6
- 12–5+ years of hands-on experience in robotics R&D, data engineering, or applied research.
- 2Strong grasp of robotics data pipelines and multimodal schemas including RGB-D, IMU, pose, and language data.
- 3Proven background in robot perception, control systems, or data-driven learning methods.
- 4Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across diverse, cross-functional teams.
- 5A degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- 6Familiarity with embodied AI datasets, imitation learning pipelines, or hands-on sensor prototyping is a plus.
Who Should Apply
This role is perfect for someone who is deeply curious about how robotic data is collected, structured, and used to train intelligent systems. You enjoy getting your hands dirty with sensor hardware, designing schemas, and iterating on data pipelines. You keep up with the latest research from leading labs and can translate those insights into practical solutions. A collaborative mindset and clear communication are essential as you'll work closely with researchers and engineers to align data strategies.
Salary Insight
Base salary range of $240,000–$320,000 USD for full-time, plus equity compensation and performance-based bonuses. Benefits include up to 100% health insurance premium reimbursement, paid time off, a 401(k) with company match, and support for a remote-first workforce.
Required Skills
Application Tip
When applying, showcase specific projects where you designed data collection pipelines or standardized robotic data formats. Highlight how your work improved model training outcomes or data scalability — concrete examples and metrics will make your application stand out.
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