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Humanoid Robot Operator

As a Humanoid Robot Operator, you'll have the unique opportunity to work directl...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

25.00 - 35.00 USD / Hour

Figure

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Willingness to own the operations of the humanoid and drive proper functioning of the robot
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrate sustained focus and attention while performing assigned tasks
Experience working with robots or troubleshooting mechanical systems
Can stand 8+ hours a day and physically manage humanoid hardware
Embrace constructive feedback and strive for constant improvement
Thrive in a fast paced environment
5 day workweek with a mandatory weekend shift and 2 days off

Job Responsibility

Be responsible for the humanoid robot operating successfully for the Customer use case
Run the robot constantly throughout the day/midevening, identifying bugs and problems
Track, document, and escalate issues to the appropriate engineering teams using Jira
May wear teleoperation equipment and guide the robot through designated behaviors
Ensure work areas meet organizational cleanliness and organization standards
Adhere to all safety procedures related to robot operation and teleoperation equipment
Follow proper equipment and robot maintenance procedures, including bring-up and shutdown

Fulltime

Robot Operator

This is a hands‑on role where you will operate humanoid robots in R&D environmen...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

22.00 - 31.00 USD / Hour

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

No prior technical experience required
must demonstrate curiosity, coachability, and consistency
Strong attention to detail and proactive mindset
ability to speak up when something is off
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions precisely
Comfortable working on feet and in VR environments
Able to lift up to 50 lbs when staging environments / supporting robot operations
High school diploma or equivalent
Willingness to work night and weekend shifts as needed
Reliable transportation and ability to commute to office locations and nearby customer sites

Job Responsibility

Operate humanoid robots following standard operating procedures (SOPs) in lab and, later, residential settings
Accurately collect data consistent with internal quality standards
Annotate and label collected data using internal tools to support AI model training
Support active robot sessions: stage environments, assist in task execution, interact with the robot to ensure smooth operation
Monitor robot performance
report clear issue logs including timestamps, video/screenshot, and task context
As systems deploy, provide in‑home support with professionalism and clear communication
Adhere to all safety guidelines in lab and residential environments
Maintain clean, clear records of completed workflows and robot/system behaviors
Work flexible shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as needed

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays
Free Meals

Fulltime

New

Director, Physical Automation & Robotics

I am recruiting for a very exciting Physical Automation & Robotics Director posi...

Location

United States , Anderson SC; Lewistown PA; McElhattan PA; Macon GA

Salary:

180000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

Lawrence Harvey

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Demonstrable experience implementing automation projects to improve process efficiency, reduce human interaction, reduce waste and maximize profit
Should have experience with Self-guided vehicles, AGVs, ASRS, robots (humanoid, dogs, etc.), sensors & cameras, cobots, AI solutions for machines and manual operation automation
Comfortable working with suppliers, industry leaders, university scholars and labs – can also expert to be attending industry events and conferences
Strong cross-functional leadership and project management background, with the capability to oversee automation implementations and rollouts
Ideally come from a fast-moving/high-volume CPG manufacturing background. Open to other manufacturing areas too

Job Responsibility

Defining a company-wide physical automation roadmap, with the end goal being a no-human interaction with machines across their operations and maintenance
Creating business cases for and prioritize the rollouts of physical automation projects
Leading cross-functional teams across the business to execute these projects
Identifying, curating and leading relationships with suppliers, labs and universities who can provide solutions and support the company vision of moving toward an automated world

What we offer

Bonus

Fulltime

Robotics Engineer

We don't build robots — we test models on them. As the founding Robotics Enginee...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

250000.00 - 450000.00 USD / Year

Luma AI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong systems integration background — robots, drivers, sensors, real-time control
Hands-on with ROS/ROS2 (or equivalent), Python, and Linux at the systems level
Comfortable debugging across the stack: from kernel-level driver issues to ML pipeline bugs
Track record of standing up complex robot setups and keeping them running

Job Responsibility

Bring up and operate off-the-shelf robot platforms (humanoids, manipulators, mobile bases) for model evaluation and data collection
Integrate cameras, depth sensors, IMUs, and other sensors needed for world-model rollouts and policy evaluation
Own the data pipeline from robot to training: logging, synchronization, calibration, and replay
Build the test rigs and benchmarks that tell us whether the model is improving over time
Keep the fleet running — debug failures across hardware, drivers, and integration code
Be the bridge between research and the physical world: translate 'what the model needs' into 'what the robot does.'

Fulltime

Robotics Operator (VR / Teleoperation)

This hands-on role supports cutting-edge robotics research and development by op...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience with Linux operating systems
Experience using VR headsets
Familiarity with gaming systems, including joystick/gamepad controls
Technical troubleshooting ability with clear documentation skills
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
Associate’s degree required
2+ years of customer service or high-volume operational experience
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to work additional hours or weekends as needed.

Job Responsibility

Operate humanoid robots in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Teleoperate robots using virtual reality (VR) equipment to perform daily household tasks
Support active robot sessions by preparing environments, conducting feasibility testing, and interacting with systems to ensure smooth operation
Annotate collected data with appropriate metadata
Monitor robot performance and document issues, including logs, timestamps, and supporting visuals
Provide feedback on system and equipment performance
Maintain accurate records of workflows and system behaviors
Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and internal teams
Follow all safety protocols and maintain a clean lab environment.

What we offer

Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
Company 401(k) plan.

Fulltime

Electrical/Electronic Assembly Engineer for Robotics

We are looking for a highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic Junior Electrica...

Location

Italy , Genova

Salary:

Not provided

Italian Institute of Technology

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Excellent hands-on skills in the assembly of electrical and electronic parts and preparation of customized power and communication cables to fully assemble novel customized robot prototypes
Very good experience in inspection and evaluation of electrical and electronic hardware issues and electrical/Electronic maintenance and troubleshooting of robot prototypes
Very good understanding of the operation of standard electrical/electronic workshop equipment and tools such as soldering station tools, crimping tools, multi-meter and oscilloscope devices for preparation and testing of customized wiring and connector arrangements
Very good experience in understanding and working with electrical drawings and experience in the generation of Electrical/Electronic documentation and maintenance manuals
Interaction skills with electronics fabrication workshops and evaluation of manufacturers and suppliers for the fabrication of nonstandard PCB components
Experience in the maintenance of electrical/electronic workshop tools and components

Job Responsibility

Realizing assembling and troubleshooting of electrical/electronic subsystems for customized robotic systems
In charge of the electronics and electrical subsystems assembly, upgrades, troubleshooting and maintenance of a new robotic platform under development within the Humanoid and Human Centered Mechatronics Research line

What we offer

Competitive salary
Private health care coverage
Flexible working time

Fulltime

Embodied AI / Simulation Engineer

As an Embodied AI / Simulation Engineer, you will develop learning-based manipul...

Location

United States , San Francisco; Oakland

Salary:

145000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

Formic

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experience training embodied AI policies for real robotic systems
Strong understanding of sim-to-real challenges and real-world failure modes
Familiarity with transformer-based action models such as ACT
Experience with diffusion policies or other generative control approaches
Experience working with multi-modal inputs including vision, proprioception, and language
Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX
Experience integrating learned policies with real-time control system
Strong experimental design, evaluation discipline, and attention to reproducibility
Ability to operate across research and deployment constraints without losing rigor

Job Responsibility

Design and train learning-based manipulation systems for humanoid and mobile manipulation platforms
Develop and maintain high-fidelity digital twins using Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or similar simulation tools
Implement and evaluate approaches including Action Chunking with Transformers (ACT), diffusion policies, behavior cloning, and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models
Contribute to development of a Universal Manipulation Interface (UMI) abstraction layer
Build teleoperation-to-training data pipelines to enable scalable dataset generation
Design sim-to-real transfer strategies including domain randomization and system identification
Evaluate policy robustness, failure modes, and cross-task generalization
Partner with perception and controls teams to ensure stable closed-loop visuomotor policies
Deploy trained models onto real robotic systems and support on-hardware validation and debugging
Establish experimental rigor through structured evaluation, ablations, and performance tracking

What we offer

Equity in Formic
Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield and Unum, with 99% of employee premiums covered and 75% coverage for dependents
Additional Insurance Benefits: FSA and DCFSA, life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability through Unum, all 100% employer-paid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Parental Leave Program: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Company-sponsored 401(k)
Home Office Stipend: A one-time allowance for fully remote and hybrid employees
Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
Flexible Time Off

Fulltime

Senior Staff Gear Train Design Engineer - Atlas

If you are a gearbox expert with a passion for seeing your parts on high impact ...

Location

United States , Waltham

Salary:

134000.00 - 184000.00 USD / Year

Boston Dynamics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of gear theory, envelope theory, gear macro/micro geometry, LTCA, fatigue, backlash, high volume manufacturing methods and materials
Proficient in creating and managing 3D assemblies and 2D drawings (NX/Creo/Catia Preferred)
Strong proficiency in planetary and/or bevel gear gear design, analysis, and metrology
Strong proficiency with simulation tools such as MASTA, Romax, and KISSsys (Experience with LDP, Transmission 3D, Cage, Kimos, etc. also beneficial)
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and excellent communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts effectively
Empathetic communicator and mindset of always learning
BSME and 8+ years of relevant experience, MSME or PhD with 4+ years of experience

Job Responsibility

Design and develop gear systems for various robot platforms considering factors such as kinematic arrangements, operational load spectra, efficiency, packaging constraints, weight, manufacturability, and cost
Conceptual layout of gears, bearings, planet carriers and critical interfaces using CATIA v6. Analyses and optimization of system under various loading and stack up conditions accounting for thermal variations and external environmental effects using KISSsys, MASTA, and internal tools
Interface definition, analytical validation, and manufacturability/assemblability of all machine elements in the drivetrain assembly
Optimize gear designs for various stages from concept to mass production. Evaluate and trade a wide variety of materials, manufacturing processes, surface treatments, and finishing operations.
Reason through abstract, novel considerations and constraints specific to the emerging humanoid robot industry
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team

What we offer

medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure

Fulltime

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