Robotics Data Collection Operator, Shift Lead - Seattle

Join Collaborative Robotics as a Robot Data Collection Operator, Shift Lead and play a key role in supporting AI data collection efforts, contributing directly to the development and improvement of next-generation collaborative mobile robots alongside an innovative team. The role is full-time, with working hours between 8 AM and 4 PM PT or between 4 PM and 11 PM PT, Monday through Friday, depending on the candidate's availability and business needs. This full-time role is paid hourly at $24-$25/hr. This is an hourly, non-exempt position. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Responsibilities

Serve as a peer lead during assigned shifts by helping coordinate day-to-day data collection work, supporting and coaching teammates, answering questions, and escalating issues as needed; Manipulate robotic arms to perform a variety of assigned tasks while collecting accurate, high-quality data used to support AI and robotics development; Create and follow task prompts, troubleshoot issues, and use problem-solving skills to improve task execution and data quality; Use creativity to explore different approaches, scenarios, and task variations to help generate valuable datasets; Learn from engineers across AI, software, test, mechanical, electrical, and related disciplines

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older; Demonstrated interest in robotics and/or engineering through school, personal projects, clubs (FIRST, VEX, Science Olympiad, etc.), or hobby work; Demonstrated experience leading a shift or team (e.g., shift lead, key holder, or peer coach/trainer) in retail, food service, or a similar fast-paced setting; Eagerness to learn, ask questions, and collaborate with others; Highly motivated teammate with excellent oral and written communication skills; Enjoy working in a fast paced, collaborative and dynamic start-up environment as part of a small team; Must be able to work onsite in Seattle, WA, for either the day shift (40 hrs/week) or evening shift (35 hrs/week); Must have reliable transportation to the Seattle, WA office onsite; Must have and maintain US work authorization

Nice to have

Prior experience in robotics or engineering through school projects, personal builds, or clubs like FIRST, VEX, or Science Olympiad

Benefits

Company-sponsored health benefits after 90 days of employment