Demonstration Collection
Data Collection Operator
Open in 2 locations
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United States
2 open- $30–$36/hr
San Carlos, CA, United States (opens the job details)Selected
Posted todayMore robot jobs in San Carlos, CA
- $25–$30/hr
Santa Clara, CA, United States (opens the job details)
Full time · Posted 5d agoMore robot jobs in Santa Clara, CA
About the role
HireArt is helping our client find reliable Data Collection Operators to support robot operations and generate high-quality data for AI training. In this role, you'll operate robots in controlled lab and residential-style environments, support data collection and annotation workflows, and help improve the processes that enable scalable robot learning.
The ideal candidate is proactive, dependable, and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. They work efficiently, follow through on commitments, and hold themselves to high standards of quality and performance. They communicate openly, take initiative, and collaborate with others respectfully to drive continuous improvement.
As a Data Collection Operator, you'll: Operate robots and execute data collection workflows accurately and consistently, following established standard operating procedures (SOPs). Collect and annotate data using internal tools to produce high-quality datasets for AI model training and robot performance improvement.
Document operational issues and provide detailed reports to support troubleshooting and system improvements. Maintain robots, equipment, and data collection environments to ensure readiness for scheduled sessions and daily operations. Identify workflow inefficiencies and contribute to improvements in SOPs, tools, and operational processes.
Support robot operations in lab and residential-style environments while maintaining safety, professionalism, and data integrity.
From HireArt's job posting for San Carlos, CA, United States, checked Nov 12, 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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