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Robotics Data Collection Operator, Shift Lead - Seattle

Cobot· Operations
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Seattle$24k - $25kTemporaryPosted 3w ago

About the role

Role supporting AI data collection efforts by coordinating data collection shifts, coaching teammates, and manipulating robotic arms to collect high-quality robotics data. Located in Seattle, WA, full-time temporary role with onsite work.

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 to keep the team running smoothly.
  • 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 and valuable datasets.
  • Learn from engineers across AI, software, test, mechanical, electrical, and related disciplines.

Qualifications

  • 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 in a fast-paced setting (e.g., shift lead, key holder, peer coach/trainer).
  • 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.
  • Preferred: Prior experience in robotics or engineering through school projects, personal builds, or clubs like FIRST, VEX, or Science Olympiad.

Skills

Required:Shift leadershipTeam coachingRobotic arm manipulation

Benefits

  • Eligible for company-sponsored health benefits after 90 days of employment.
Last updated Sep 30, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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