Robot Teacher (Los Altos)

Robot Teacher — Los Altos, CA (On-site) | 6-Month W2 Contract | $30/hour

Our client, a leading robotics research lab, is hiring a Robot Teacher to help train robots to perform complex, dexterous tasks using imitation learning. You'll pilot robots using teleoperation tools — joysticks, gamepads, virtual reality headsets, and force-feedback devices — bringing human intuition and creativity to how robots learn and are evaluated. No robotics background is required; strong hand-eye coordination, curiosity, and a safety-first mindset matter most.

What you'll do:

- Teleoperate robots across a variety of scenarios to teach a wide range of tasks (physical controllers, VR headsets for real first-person control, and 3rd-person-controlled computer simulations).

- Operate with a safety-first mindset when working with and around robotic systems.

- Collaborate across teams to design, test, and improve robot skill curricula.

- Perform setup, calibration, and maintenance of robot workstations in lab and home-like environments.

- Communicate clearly with engineers and researchers to surface insights from the field.

- Maintain organized reports, experiment logs, and data tracking.

- Lift and move robotic systems (up to 50 lbs) with care; travel up to 25% to support off-site testing and data collection.

What we're looking for:

- Creative, curious, and detail-oriented, especially when evaluating physical systems.

- Strong hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness; experience with video games, VR, drone piloting, or precision assembly is a plus.

- Comfortable working with computers; prior knowledge of robotics or command-line tools is a bonus but not required.

- Willing to work across disciplines and learn from both technical and operational peers.

- Dependable and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and adapt quickly to changing priorities.

Logistics:

- 100% on-site in Los Altos, CA on a 4-day/week, 10-hour/day (4x10) schedule, with potential for overtime.

- 6-month contract, W2, $30/hour.