# Robot Operator

**Company:** [Ami](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-companies/ami-app)
**Location:** New York
**Work mode:** On-site
**Employment type:** Full Time
**Salary:** USD 25/hr
**Category:** Technician
**Department:** Other
**Listed:** 2026-11-05

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## What you'll do

- Teleoperate robots through picking, placing, sorting and assembly tasks.
- Record outcomes, timings and anomalies accurately across repeated trials.
- Review and annotate robot episodes using annotation tools.
- Start up, calibrate, inspect and shut down robots and operator stations.
- Report hardware faults and unsafe robot behavior to engineers.

## What you need

- Meticulous attention to detail and follow written instructions exactly.
- Strong hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity and spatial awareness.
- Comfort with Linux terminal, basic Python, or running scripts.
- Sound safety judgment and willingness to stop unsafe robots.
- Reliability and punctuality for scheduled shifts.

## Job description

### About AMI

We are building a new breed of AI systems that (1) understand the real world, (2) have persistent memory, (3) can reason and plan, and (4) are controllable and safe.

We are a team of scientists and engineers building frontier world model-based AI. We combine the scientific rigor of a top-tier research institute with focus on engineering excellence and execution.

We are a global company, with offices in Paris, Montreal, New York, and Singapore. Come build the future of AI with us!

### **What you'll do**

**Model and algorithm evaluation**

-   Arrange objects and scenes in exact, specified configurations so that test runs are comparable.
    
-   Launch our algorithms on the robots following written instructions, and watch each run closely.
    
-   Record outcomes (success, failure, partial), timings and anything unusual, accurately and consistently.
    
-   Reset the scene and repeat across many trials and variations.
    

**Data collection**

-   Teleoperate robots through tasks such as picking, placing, sorting, stacking, opening containers, tool use and simple assembly, using leader–follower arms, VR or motion-tracking rigs, gamepads or keyboard interfaces.
    
-   Run scripted or programmatic data collection where the robot is driven by code rather than by hand.
    
-   Introduce requested variations in objects, positions, lighting and task order while keeping your technique consistent.
    
-   Meet daily targets for data volume without compromising quality or safety.
    

**Data annotation and review**

-   Review recorded episodes and mark them as successful, failed or invalid and assign rewards.
    
-   Label task phases, outcomes and failure reasons using our annotation tools.
    
-   Write clear operator notes so researchers understand what happened in each run.
    

**Lab operations and safety**

-   Start up, calibrate, inspect, reset and shut down robots, cameras and operator stations using documented procedures.
    
-   Spot unusual robot behavior, hardware faults or software issues, stop work when something looks unsafe, and report problems clearly enough for an engineer to reproduce them.
    
-   Keep stations, objects and shared spaces organized and inventoried.
    
-   Test new tasks, hardware and tools, and suggest improvements to our procedures.
    

### **What we're looking for**

-   Strong communication skills
    
-   Ability to come up with creative solutions
    
-   Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to follow written instructions exactly.
    
-   Strong hand–eye coordination, manual dexterity and spatial awareness.
    
-   Ability to learn new physical control systems quickly.
    
-   Comfort with repetitive, precision-focused work, and the focus to keep quality consistent over a full shift.
    
-   Clear written and verbal communication, especially when describing what went wrong.
    
-   Basic computer skills: running programs from instructions, using spreadsheets, video review and data-entry tools.
    
-   Comfort with a Linux terminal, basic Python, or running scripts.
    
-   Sound safety judgment, including the willingness to stop a robot when something looks off.
    
-   Reliability and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
    

### **Nice to have**

-   Hands-on experience with robot arms, mobile robots or automation equipment.
    
-   Basic hardware troubleshooting: cables, cameras, networking, power.
    
-   Background in lab, manufacturing, assembly, fulfillment or quality-control work.
    
-   Gaming, VR/AR, simulation, motion capture or other controller-based experience.
    
-   Data annotation, AI training operations or structured video review.
    
-   Comfort with a Linux terminal, basic Python, or running scripts.
    
-   An interest in AI and robotics research.  
      
    This is a full-time, in-office role with a 40-hour workweek. Starting pay is $25 per hour.

## Other open roles at Ami

- [Office Manager/ Executive Assistant - Montreal](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/ami-app/office-manager-executive-assistant-montreal-6f9b8424-f48d-4515-8ddc-3d99c0d2ddd1) — Montreal
- [AMI Scientist/Interns - Geometry and 3D Vision](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/ami-app/ami-scientist-interns-geometry-and-3d-vision-0d7332d8-b8e7-40d3-89b6-dfc02b40bfa2) — Paris
- [AMI Software Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/ami-app/ami-engineer-platform-and-infra-singapore-9f59ac61-f20b-4d33-9343-9603f693523f) — Singapore
- [AMI Research Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/ami-app/ami-engineer-df8b17c5-97e6-49e7-abb9-c21a39e4162a) — Paris
- [AMI Scientist](https://zerogtalent.com/frontier-jobs/ami-app/ami-scientist-da976389-9875-4eb6-b866-8097baed3178) — Paris

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