Teleoperation
Robot Operator
Open in 3 locations
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United States
3 open- $30/hr
Lexington, KY, United States (opens in new tab)
Full time · Posted todayMore robot jobs in Lexington, KY
- $40/hr
San Francisco, CA, United States (opens in new tab)Selected
Full time · Posted todayMore robot jobs in San Francisco, CA
- $30/hr
Mission District, San Francisco, CA, United States (opens in new tab)
Full time · Posted today
About the role
HireArt is helping our client find Robot Operators to join its team at an early and exciting stage of the company’s growth. In this role, you’ll work closely with engineering, product, and research. Your feedback will directly influence product direction, system capabilities, and operational workflows.
We welcome candidates from diverse professional backgrounds, including (but not limited to) STEM fields, aviation, operations, manufacturing, maker communities, entrepreneurship, and military experience. We’re looking for a reliable, hard-working individuals with a passion for building and improving real-world technology.
You’re comfortable working in fast-moving, hands-on environments, are detail-oriented, and can clearly communicate technical observations. You’re excited to contribute directly to the advancement of robotics. As a Robot Operator, you will: Safely operate physical and simulated robotic prototypes for extended periods of time using virtual reality headsets and controllers.
Collect data to improve the company's models by demonstrating tasks and evaluating autonomous behavior. Execute data collection missions on onsite company and offsite deployed locations. Provide clear, accurate, and actionable feedback to engineering and development teams to support product improvement and issue resolution.
Represent the company and its technology in a professional manner when interacting with customers, partners, or investors. Perform preventative maintenance and basic troubleshooting on robotic systems. Set up, tear down, and maintain robot testing equipment and environments. Operate company vehicles to transport equipment between onsite and offsite locations.
Participate in projects to improve tools, workflows, or operational processes. Travel up to 25% based on business needs.
From HireArt's job posting for San Francisco, CA, United States, checked Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
About HireArt
Contract vehicle operators, safety drivers, teleoperators and robot operators hired and employed by HireArt for autonomous vehicle and robotics companies, at $23 to $40 an hour on most postings.
How it pays: HireArt is the employer: its site describes its contract workers as W2 employees and its service as an employer of record. Postings are full or part time on shifts the client sets.
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