Project Hydra | Humanoid Robot Teleoperator at Welo Data · Santa…

Summary: Welo Global is seeking a Robot Teleoperator and Data Specialist to join their lab in the Bay Area. In this role, you will teleoperate humanoid robots and robotic arms to perform complex tasks, ensuring high-quality data capture for AI training. Responsibilities: - Operate humanoid systems and robot arms to execute specific movements and tasks - Evaluate recorded videos and datasets to ensure they meet rigorous technical standards - Hands-on manipulation of robot arms, including hardware assembly and minor repairs when necessary - Analyze video feeds to identify discrete actions, determining precise start/end timestamps and temporal boundaries - Categorize objects and describe spatial relationships with extreme precision (e.g., "lower left side of the table" vs. "table") Required Qualifications: - Must be able to stand in various postures with attached equipment for several hours and carry up to 50 lbs - Experience building, configuring, or operating humanoid robots (auto-mechanic experience is also highly valued) - Familiarity with Windows, Ubuntu, VSCode, and Basic Git (checking out branches/pulling) - Proficiency in mounting cameras, connecting trackers, and troubleshooting device connectivity - Basic Python competency (specifically reading error messages) and the ability to parse system logs to identify relevant info - Strong English vocabulary for describing actions (e.g., push, pull, fold, place) - Advanced spatial awareness to understand how body movements affect camera angles and data quality - BS/BA (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical degree Preferred Qualifications: - Previous experience annotating Vision Language Models (VLM) is a major plus Required Skills: Humanoid Robot Teleoperation, Robotic Arm Operation, Data Annotation, Quality Assurance, Hardware Assembly, Hardware Maintenance, Windows, Ubuntu, VSCode, Git, Camera Mounting, Tracker Connectivity, Device Troubleshooting, Python, System Log Analysis, Vision Language Model Annotation Benefits: Full-time W-2 employee with benefits