Robot Wrangler - Operations
Micro1 • Remote
Education
Master's
Type
Hourly
Pay Rate
$10–$20/hr
Actively Hiring
10 openings
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Role Title: Robot Wrangler - Operations Role Type: Contractor Location: Los Angeles, Cali micro1 is engaging Robot Wrangler - Operations professionals to contribute to a customer's innovative robotics project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters. This opportunity centers around hands-on robotics operation, with a strong emphasis on maintaining and improving robot performance for commercial applications in a dynamic, real-world setting. The engagement will take place onsite in Los Angeles, CA, where contributors work in person to deploy, monitor, and maintain robots in an active environment. Scope of Work
- Deploy and operate cutting-edge robots in commercial scenarios, ensuring optimal uptime and consistent performance throughout each project day.
- Closely observe robots as they perform repetitive tasks, identifying bugs, hardware failures, and performance issues, and accurately documenting each issue in Jira for engineering review.
- Conduct essential robot maintenance, including systematic bring-up and shutdown procedures, while adhering to prescribed safety protocols for all hardware and teleoperation equipment.
- Maintain organization of the work area, ensuring all equipment and components are managed properly to facilitate a safe and efficient operational environment.
- Communicate clear, concise written and verbal reports regarding system status, incidents, and improvements to stakeholders and technical teams.
- Adapt to evolving operational processes, actively suggesting improvements based on daily hands-on and observational experience with the robots. Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated fine motor control and meticulous attention to detail in repetitive, hands-on environments.
- Experience following precise instructions and established protocols in technical or mechanical contexts.
- Proven ability to remain focused and maintain high standards of quality throughout long periods of physical activity.
- Basic mechanical aptitude — familiarity with robotics, hardware assembly, or maintenance is a strong asset.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills; comfort with logging issues in platforms like Jira.
- Physical stamina to manage full days of standing, moving, and handling equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Recent academic background or practical exposure to robotics, mechatronics, or related fields preferred, though not required.
Requirements
- fine motor control
- attention to detail
- ability to follow instructions
- repetitive tasks
- clear communication
- hands-on work
- physical stamina
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Key responsibilities
- Deploy and operate cutting-edge robots in commercial scenarios, ensuring optimal uptime and consistent performance throughout each project day.
- Closely observe robots as they perform repetitive tasks, identifying bugs, hardware failures, and performance issues, and accurately documenting each issue in Jira for engineering review.
- Conduct essential robot maintenance, including systematic bring-up and shutdown procedures, while adhering to prescribed safety protocols for all hardware and teleoperation equipment.
- Maintain organization of the work area, ensuring all equipment and components are managed properly to facilitate a safe and efficient operational environment.
Why this role
This Robot Wrangler - Operations role pays $10–$20/hr fully remote, so the Generalist work here isn't limited to whoever happens to live near an AI lab's office.
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What does Generalist work look like for a Robot Wrangler - Operations?
Tasks here are scoped to Generalist, not generic labeling. As a Robot Wrangler - Operations, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Generalist) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Generalist background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
fine motor control, attention to detail, ability to follow instructions, and repetitive tasks are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
What does the 'openings' count on this listing mean?
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How much does this specific role pay?
This listing is posted at $10–$20/hr, an hourly rate. The range reflects experience level and negotiated terms, not a placeholder, so where you land in it depends on your background and the assessment. Pay can change between when we last checked the listing and when you apply, so confirm the current number on the platform's own application page before committing time.
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Do I need a Master's to qualify?
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