AI Trainer Telerobotics Operator (Freelance, San Francisco)
Alignerr.com is a community of subject matter experts from several disciplines who align AI models by creating high-quality data in their field of expertise to build the future of Generative AI. Alignerr is operated by Labelbox. Labelbox is the leading data-centric AI platform for building intelligent applications. Teams looking to capitalize on the latest advances in generative AI and LLMs use the Labelbox platform to inject these systems with the right degree of human supervision and automation. Whether they are building AI products by using LLMs that require human fine-tuning, or applying AI to reduce the time associated with manually-intensive tasks like data labeling or finding business insights, Labelbox enables teams to do so effectively and quickly. Current Labelbox customers are transforming industries within insurance, retail, manufacturing/robotics, healthcare, and beyond. Our platform is used by Fortune 500 enterprises including Walmart, Procter & Gamble, Genentech, and Adobe, as well as hundreds of leading AI teams. We are backed by leading investors including SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures (Google's AI-focused fund), Databricks Ventures, Snowpoint Ventures and Kleiner Perkins. About the role As a Telerobotics Operator, you’ll have a hands-on role in advancing general-purpose robotics, helping to teach robots new behaviors and skills while contributing to the development of AGI-level intelligence in real-world environments. You will be responsible for operating robots in diverse, dynamic settings, collecting critical data to improve AI systems, and refining robotic behaviors over time. Your work will involve testing real-world use cases, troubleshooting performance issues, and ensuring safe and reliable operation. By expanding the capabilities of foundational models, you’ll play a key role in enabling robots to perform increasingly complex tasks, adapt to new challenges, and operate effectively in unpredictable conditions. Your Day to Day
- Ensure that robotic systems operate successfully in customer use cases via teleoperation with a focus on data gathering and data generation.
- Run robotic systems continuously throughout the day, identifying bugs and technical issues and generating collected data for ongoing improvements.
- Operate teleoperation equipment as needed to guide the robot through specific behaviors.
- Follow proper equipment and robot maintenance procedures, including setup and operation.
About You
- Strong sense of ownership in ensuring that general purpose robots function properly.
- Teleoperation experience is a plus – Familiarity with operating remote-controlled fleets, drones, or robotic systems in manufacturing or industrial settings is beneficial for ensuring efficient and precise control in dynamic environments.
- Attention to detail – Precision and focus when operating robots to ensure accurate data collection, task execution, and system performance.
Alignerr strives to ensure pay parity across the organization and discuss compensation transparently. The expected hourly rate range for United States-based candidates is below. Exact compensation varies based on a variety of factors, including skills and competencies, experience, and geographical location. Pay Range (rate per hour) $15—$150 USD Important Information This is a freelance position compensated on an hourly basis. Please note that this is not an internship opportunity. Candidates must be authorized to work in their country of residence, and we do not offer sponsorship for this 1099 contract role. International students on a valid visa may be eligible to apply; however, specific circumstances should be discussed with a tax or immigration advisor. We are unable to provide employment documentation at this time. Compensation rates may vary for non-US locations. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job