Role Details

Location

San Mateo

Salary (est. USD)

~$85K - $136K (est. USD)

Estimated based on role seniority, company stage (Series A), and industry benchmarks. Actual compensation may vary.

How is this calculated?

Seniority band Mid-level

Base range $100K – $160K

Stage adjustment Series A (−15%)

Adjusted range $85K – $136K

Based on Web3 & AI industry compensation data. Seniority is inferred from role title keywords. Company stage affects ranges: early-stage (−15%), late-stage/public (+10%).

Department

Engineering

Type

Full-time

Vertical

Robotics

Hiring Manager

Best Guess

Job Description

Company Overview

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.

Position Overview

You will have the unique opportunity to work with our cutting-edge robots and help shape the future of their capabilities. Data collection is a critical component of building robotic intelligence, and we're looking for operators who have a high degree of attention to detail, ability to learn and follow instructions for new setups and tasks quickly, and a problem-solving attitude.

Responsibilities

Operate robotic systems for assigned tasks (e.g., packing, insertion, assembly, etc.).
Follow established procedures for teleoperation and data collection.
Maintain efficiency, safety, and instructional accuracy in robotic operations.
Collaborate with supervisors and team leads to optimize workflow.
Adhere to company policies regarding workplace conduct and performance standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical ability to remain seated for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks
Ability to communicate and follow instructions
Baseline technical literacy

Other Details

This role requires you to be available for a minimum of 3 8-hour shifts per week.
You will be expected to meet a bar of performance on both the quality and quantity of the data you collect.

Base Salary Range

$25—$30 USD