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Tutor Intelligence reviews · checked 11 Oct 2026

Is Tutor Intelligence a good place to work?

Mostly. Tutor is a well-funded MIT spinout that posts its pay and offers health insurance, but operators work on-site shifts including nights, weekends and holidays, and no operator has reviewed it publicly. Pay of $20 to $30 an hour is well below the local living wage, for on-site shifts that can fall overnight, on weekends and on holidays. Glassdoor has only three reviews, none from operators.

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Tutor Intelligence, reviewed

Researched October 2026 · 18 sources

It pays $20–$30/hr across reviewed operator roles (stated by the employer).

Actively listing 2 open roles today
Who is behind it

Tutor Intelligence, Inc. (branded Tutor) is a Delaware company formed in 2021 by MIT CSAIL grad students Josh Gruenstein (CEO) and Alon Kosowsky-Sachs (CTO) and based in Watertown, Massachusetts. Factories and warehouses rent its robots from $14 an hour to stack and pick goods. Union Square Ventures led its $34 million Series A in December 2025 ($42 million raised in all). LinkedIn lists 51 to 200 staff.

Getting paid

Both US operator jobs are full-time, hourly and on-site in Watertown: Robot Operator pays $20 to $23 an hour over four shifts, one overnight; VR Robot Operator pays $20 to $30 with employer-paid health insurance, a 401(k) and unlimited PTO. Neither is remote; Tutor's remote tutors include staff in the Philippines and Mexico.

Worker ratings

Glassdoor 4.4/5 (3 reviews). Read October 2026.

Verified active

2 open roles on Tutor Intelligence, independently checked 26 Oct 2026.

Who can join

On-site in Watertown, Massachusetts, United States. The Robot Operator role requires regular weekend coverage, with evening and overnight shifts among the listed schedules. Visa sponsorship is not stated in the reviewed postings.

Fake Tutor Intelligence recruiters

We found no documented scams or fraud warnings naming Tutor Intelligence. Real openings are on jobs.lever.co/tutorintelligence, linked from tutorintelligence.com/careers. 'Tutor' is a common name: Tutor Perini, a construction firm, is unrelated. The FTC says job offers by text, WhatsApp or Telegram, or that ask you to pay, are scams.

What people praise

  • The VR operator posting lists fully employer-paid health insurance, a managed 401(k), unlimited PTO and holidays, and regular in-office meals.
  • Neither operator posting asks for a degree or past robotics work. The VR role lists gaming, VR or simulation experience only as a plus.
  • All three Glassdoor reviewers (engineers, 2025) recommend Tutor, citing smart colleagues, fast learning and career growth, which they rate 5.0 of 5.

What people complain about

  • The Robot Operator role is shift work with an 11pm to 7am overnight shift, regular weekend coverage (at least one weekend day) and holidays as needed.
  • $20 to $23 an hour is far below MIT's 2026 living wage of $33.99 an hour for a single adult with no children in Middlesex County, which includes Watertown.
  • Glassdoor has three reviews, all from engineers. A former robotics engineer (July 2025) said pay trails similar jobs and overwork is expected; work/life balance scores 2.5 of 5.
  • The VR job is repetitive pick-and-place in a headset, judged on pace and on how rarely you hesitate, make extra moves or retry, with first-line tech support on top.
Who it suits

Best for: People near Watertown, Massachusetts who want a first job in robotics without a degree, can work nights, weekends or holidays on site, and want health insurance. Gamers and VR users suit the VR role. Not for: Anyone who needs remote work or weekday-only hours, needs more than $20 to $30 an hour to live near Boston, or dislikes repetitive tasks timed for pace and precision.

Honest catches

  • Pay here is stated by the employer, not measured live from a job feed, so treat it as a benchmark rather than a guaranteed rate.
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Its public job board has 2 jobs open, checked 26 Oct 2026.

Common questions about Tutor Intelligence

Is Tutor Intelligence a good place to work?

Mostly. Tutor is a well-funded MIT spinout that posts its pay and offers health insurance, but operators work on-site shifts including nights, weekends and holidays, and no operator has reviewed it publicly. Pay of $20 to $30 an hour is well below the local living wage, for on-site shifts that can fall overnight, on weekends and on holidays. Glassdoor has only three reviews, none from operators.

Is Tutor Intelligence legit?

Yes. Tutor Intelligence, Inc. (branded Tutor) is a Delaware company formed in 2021 by MIT CSAIL grad students Josh Gruenstein (CEO) and Alon Kosowsky-Sachs (CTO) and based in Watertown, Massachusetts. Factories and warehouses rent its robots from $14 an hour to stack and pick goods. Union Square Ventures led its $34 million Series A in December 2025 ($42 million raised in all). LinkedIn lists 51 to 200 staff.

Is Tutor Intelligence a scam?

No. Tutor Intelligence is a real company. We found no documented scams or fraud warnings naming Tutor Intelligence. Real openings are on jobs.lever.co/tutorintelligence, linked from tutorintelligence.com/careers. 'Tutor' is a common name: Tutor Perini, a construction firm, is unrelated. The FTC says job offers by text, WhatsApp or Telegram, or that ask you to pay, are scams.

Does Tutor Intelligence pay?

Yes. Official careers page and public Lever board verified September 28, 2026. Payouts: Full-time hourly employment. The Robot Operator posting lists benefits including health insurance; the payment schedule is not published. Both US operator jobs are full-time, hourly and on-site in Watertown: Robot Operator pays $20 to $23 an hour over four shifts, one overnight; VR Robot Operator pays $20 to $30 with employer-paid health insurance, a 401(k) and unlimited PTO. Neither is remote; Tutor's remote tutors include staff in the Philippines and Mexico.

How do employees rate Tutor Intelligence?

Glassdoor 4.4/5 (3 reviews), as read in October 2026. Praised: The VR operator posting lists fully employer-paid health insurance, a managed 401(k), unlimited PTO and holidays, and regular in-office meals. Criticised: The Robot Operator role is shift work with an 11pm to 7am overnight shift, regular weekend coverage (at least one weekend day) and holidays as needed.

How can I tell a real Tutor Intelligence recruiter from a fake one?

We found no documented scams or fraud warnings naming Tutor Intelligence. Real openings are on jobs.lever.co/tutorintelligence, linked from tutorintelligence.com/careers. 'Tutor' is a common name: Tutor Perini, a construction firm, is unrelated. The FTC says job offers by text, WhatsApp or Telegram, or that ask you to pay, are scams.

Does Tutor Intelligence have jobs open now?

Yes. Its public job board has 2 Tutor Intelligence jobs open (checked 26 Oct 2026).

Who is Tutor Intelligence a good fit for?

A good fit: People near Watertown, Massachusetts who want a first job in robotics without a degree, can work nights, weekends or holidays on site, and want health insurance. Gamers and VR users suit the VR role. A poor fit: Anyone who needs remote work or weekday-only hours, needs more than $20 to $30 an hour to live near Boston, or dislikes repetitive tasks timed for pace and precision.

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