Project Dorado | Robotics Teleoperator
Its $36/hr is above the $10/hr median of the Robotics & Physical-AI Data roles open now, whose typical pay runs $7–$40/hr. How that pay moves week by week is in our research on Robotics & Physical-AI Data work.
Half of all Robotics & Physical-AI Data roles come down within 7.6 days of being listed, and 26.2% are still up after four weeks. This one was posted 3 days ago.
About the role
Role Overview
We’re hiring data collection operators to support physical AI programs. In this role, you’ll operate physical AI data collection systems (via teleoperation tools or guided interfaces) to generate high-quality real-world data used to train and evaluate AI models.
This is hands-on, execution-focused work. You’ll be working with real hardware in structured environments, following defined scenarios, and helping produce the data that directly shapes how robots learn and perform.
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: US$36/hour
- Work authorization: Must be authorized to work onsite in the U.S.
Key responsibilities
- Operate robotic systems through VR or headset controls, robotic interfaces, and other teleoperation equipment
- Execute assigned data collection tasks to established procedures, maintaining consistency, accuracy, and data quality
- Troubleshoot basic hardware and connectivity issues
- Document issues and escalate technical failures to the appropriate teams
- Adapt to changes in workflows, equipment configurations, and procedures
- Comply with your safety, security, and operational requirements
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
- 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
Please note that in order to verify work authorization as is required by Federal law (I-9 process), all new employees must complete a live video verification with their selected IDs and provide photos of these selected IDs within their first 3 days of employment.
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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. In addition, we employ anti-fraud checks to ensure all candidates meet the requirements of the program.
As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. www.welocalize.com
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
From Welo Data's job posting, checked 10 Nov 2026.
The application
Your details and CV, then 4 questions.
- 1.Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?Yes or no
- 2.Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, O-1, etc.)?"Yes or no
- 3.Which U.S. State are you currently based in?Pick one (52 options)
- 4.This position is 100% on-site with no possibility for remote work. Are you available to work on-site and able to commute to our office in San Francisco, CA?Yes or no · optional
From Welo Data's apply page, checked 10 Nov 2026.
About Welo Data
Welocalize's AI-data community: annotation, evaluation, red-teaming, and multilingual work.
How it pays: Tasks go on purchase orders, by default one a week, that you invoice in Workday; Welo Data invoices are paid 14 days after receipt, into Hyperwallet. US raters are part-time W-2 employees (Welocalize talent help center, Payment Terms).
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