Robot Operations Technician

Kiwibot • San Francisco, CA

67d • $20 - $25

About The Position

As a Robot Operations Technician at Robot.com, you'll play a key role in developing and refining our next-generation robotic systems. You’ll work hands-on with advanced robots, helping them acquire new capabilities, perform complex routines, and improve their real-world performance through daily operation. This role involves capturing essential operational data to enhance our AI models and collaborating closely with the Advanced Robotics Team to optimize robot behaviors over time. This is an onsite position based in San Francisco, CA, requiring in-person collaboration 5 days per week and a commitment of approximately 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Proven ability to take responsibility for system performance and ensure consistent operation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and/or English.
• Ability to stand for extended periods (8+ hours) and safely handle robotic hardware.
• Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and continuously improve.
• Focused, dependable, and able to perform in a fast-paced technical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiasm for helping scale real-world robotic deployments.
• Strong coordination, focus, and spatial awareness.
• Ability to quickly master new physical or technical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor the robot throughout the day, quickly recognizing bugs or performance deviations.
• Log and escalate technical issues to the engineering team, ensuring follow-up and resolution.
• Use control systems to remotely guide the robot through programmed routines and training sessions.
• Process, label, and upload collected operational data into our AI training systems.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow standard operating and maintenance procedures, including startup and shutdown sequences.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees