Robot Operator

The role

The Robot Operator will perform model and algorithm evaluation, data collection, and data annotation. They will also handle lab operations and safety tasks involving robots, cameras, and operator stations.

What you will do

• Arrange objects and scenes in exact, specified configurations.
• Launch algorithms on robots following written instructions.
• Record outcomes, timings, and unusual events.
• Reset the scene and repeat across many trials and variations.
• Teleoperate robots through tasks like picking, placing, sorting, and assembly.
• Run scripted or programmatic data collection.
• Introduce requested variations in objects, positions, lighting and task order.
• Meet daily targets for data volume.
• Review recorded episodes and mark them as successful, failed or invalid.
• Label task phases, outcomes and failure reasons.

Required qualifications

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to come up with creative solutions
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions exactly
• Strong hand–eye coordination, manual dexterity and spatial awareness
• Ability to learn new physical control systems quickly
• Comfort with repetitive, precision-focused work
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Basic computer skills: running programs from instructions, using spreadsheets, video review and data-entry tools
• Comfort with a Linux terminal, basic Python, or running scripts
• Sound safety judgment
• Reliability and punctuality for scheduled shifts

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with robot arms, mobile robots or automation equipment
• Basic hardware troubleshooting: cables, cameras, networking, power
• Background in lab, manufacturing, assembly, fulfillment or quality-control work
• Gaming, VR/AR, simulation, motion capture or other controller-based experience
• Data annotation, AI training operations or structured video review
• Comfort with a Linux terminal, basic Python, or running scripts
• An interest in AI and robotics research

About the company

ami is a global company with offices in Paris, Montreal, New York, and Singapore. They are building a new breed of AI systems that understand the real world, have persistent memory, can reason and plan, and are controllable and safe.