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
Basic computer skills, including PC and Linux troubleshooting
Responsibilities
Ensure workforce and station readiness
Own operator performance management, feedback, coaching, and corrective action
Monitor adherence to SOPs, safety requirements, and agreed quality standards
Triage operational issues and escalate technical faults to client teams
Identify bottlenecks, drive process optimization and station utilization
Track recurring issues, performance trends, and structured shift handovers
Benefits
Full-time, short-term W-2 employment
100% onsite work in San Francisco, CA
Consistent schedule: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, 5 days a week
Potential for extension beyond initial 6-week duration
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge robotics technology
Full Job Description
Role Overview
We're hiring an onsite lead to run day-to-day execution for our robotics data collection pilot. You'll guide a team of data collection operators, keep operations safe and consistent, and act as the main onsite point of contact for client stakeholders.
Project Details
Location: San Francisco, CA - 100% onsite
Type: Full-time, short-term W-2 employee
Schedule: Full-time; 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Duration: 6 weeks with possibility of extension
Start: ASAP
Compensation: $50/hour
Work authorization: Must be authorized to work onsite in the U.S.
Key responsibilities
Ensure workforce and station readiness
Own operator performance management, feedback, coaching, and corrective action
Monitor adherence to SOPs, safety requirements, and agreed quality standards
Triage operational issues and escalate technical faults to client teams
Identify bottlenecks, drive process optimization and station utilization
Track recurring issues, performance trends, and structured shift handovers
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
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.
Experience with gaming, simulation tools, or technical systems is a plus
Strong hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness
Comfortable using controllers, keyboards, or specialized interfaces for extended periods
Basic computer skills, including PC and Linux troubleshooting.
Working knowledge of MS Office and Google Drive
Ability to follow detailed procedures with high accuracy
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Exposure to robotics, autonomous systems, drones, or simulation environments
Experience with teleoperation, remote control systems, or QA/testing workflows
Familiarity with data collection, logging, or annotation processes
Ability to quickly learn new software applications
Interest in AI, robotics, or emerging technologies
Experience working in structured, metrics-driven environments
$50 - $50 an hour
About Welocalize, Inc.
Welocalize, Inc. is a global translation and localization company that provides language services to businesses and organizations around the world. The company was founded in 1997 and has since grown to become one of the largest language service providers in the world. Welocalize offers a wide range of services, including translation, interpretation, localization, and language consulting. The company has a team of over 1,500 professionals and operates in over 250 languages. Welocalize is committed to providing high-quality language services to its clients and has implemented several quality control measures to ensure accuracy and consistency. The company is privately held and headquartered in Baltimore, MD.
