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Everyday Robots Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Robot Operator

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$28 - $31/hr

In this role, you'll operate robotic arms to perform repetitive manipulation tasks involving everyday objects while capturing and labeling the high-quality data used to train AI and robotics models.

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Perform manipulation and motion tasks -- assembling, sorting, packing, and handling everyday objects -- while wearing motion-capture and sensor equipment * Operate robotic manipulators through ...

Sr. Applied Scientist, Fauna Robotics

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

... robots for everyday life Our goal is simple: make robots people actually want to live and interact with in everyday human spaces. We believe that future won't arrive until building for robotics ...

Sr. Applied Scientist, Fauna Robotics

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

... robots for everyday life Our goal is simple: make robots people actually want to live and interact with in everyday human spaces. We believe that future won't arrive until building for robotics ...

Sr. Applied Scientist, Fauna Robotics

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

Our goal is simple: make robots people actually want to live and interact with in everyday human spaces. We believe that future won't arrive until building for robotics becomes far more accessible.

Sr. Applied Scientist, Fauna

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

Our goal is simple: make robots people actually want to live and interact with in everyday human spaces. We believe that future won't arrive until building for robotics becomes far more accessible.

Sr. Applied Scientist, Fauna

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

Our goal is simple: make robots people actually want to live and interact with in everyday human spaces. We believe that future won't arrive until building for robotics becomes far more accessible.

AI Robot Trainer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

... everyday movements that help train AI-powered robots. Think of it as being the human behind the robot's learning process. You'll work directly with advanced technology, help improve how robots move ...

Sr. Applied Scientist, Fauna

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

Our goal is simple: make robots people actually want to live and interact with in everyday human spaces. We believe that future won't arrive until building for robotics becomes far more accessible ...

Sr. Applied Scientist, Fauna

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

Our goal is simple: make robots people actually want to live and interact with in everyday human spaces. We believe that future won't arrive until building for robotics becomes far more accessible ...

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What is the difference between Everyday Robots vs Warehouse Robots?

AspectEveryday RobotsWarehouse Robots
Required credentialsBasic technical skills, sometimes certifications in robotics or automationTechnical skills, certifications in logistics or robotics often preferred
Work environmentIndoor, varied environments including homes, offices, or public spacesIndoor, warehouse or distribution center settings
Employer and industry usageTech companies, research labs, service industriesLogistics, retail, manufacturing warehouses
Common search and comparison intentUnderstanding roles in service and personal assistanceUnderstanding automation in logistics and storage

Everyday Robots focus on assisting humans in daily environments, often in service or personal tasks, requiring general technical skills. Warehouse Robots are specialized for logistics, working within warehouses to automate storage and retrieval, with a focus on industrial automation. While both involve robotics, their work settings, skills, and industry applications differ significantly.

What cities in California are hiring for Everyday Robots jobs?

Cities in California with the most Everyday Robots job openings:

Robot Operator & Data Annotator

Weave Robotics

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$25/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago


Job description

The Role

Weave is building general-purpose robots that work in the real world. Our robots are deployed outside the lab, performing everyday tasks in real environments where the people, objects, and situations they encounter are constantly changing.


As a Robot Operator, you’ll work directly with these robots and our teleoperation systems, helping them perform tasks such as folding laundry, picking up and organizing objects, and interacting with their surroundings. Some of this work supports robots actively operating in the field; the rest helps generate the data they need to become increasingly capable on their own.


Operating a robot well takes more than following instructions. You’ll need to be consistent and precise while paying attention to what’s happening around the robot. You’ll learn to recognize when a task is going well, when something has changed, and when to continue, retry, or escalate.


This is an opportunity to work with robots at the point where they leave the lab and become real products. What you learn from operating them — how people interact with them, what works, what breaks, and what needs to be better — directly shapes how we build them. You’ll help establish the workflows, behaviors, and standards that could define how people use robots in their everyday lives.


Responsibilities
  • Operate Weave robots using teleoperation equipment.

  • Collect task data accurately and consistently across repeated trials.

  • Monitor robots, equipment, and the surrounding workspace during operation.

  • Identify and report software, hardware, operational, and data-quality issues.

  • Use good judgment when deciding whether to continue, retry, stop, or escalate.

  • Review collected data when needed to maintain quality standards.

  • Follow established procedures while adapting to new tasks, environments, and workflows.

  • Apply feedback from trainers, reviewers, shift leads, and engineers.

  • Help improve data collection workflows, tools, and operator processes.

  • Support robot workflows at deployment sites when needed.


What We Look For

The best Robot Operators combine consistency with awareness.


We look for people who are:


  • Attentive — You notice small changes in robot behavior, task execution, and data quality.

  • Reliable — You show up prepared, communicate clearly, and follow through.

  • Consistent — You can repeat precision-oriented work without letting quality drift.

  • Judicious — You know when something is normal, when something needs attention, and when to escalate.

  • Adaptable — You are comfortable with tasks and workflows changing as our systems improve.

  • Coach-able — You take feedback seriously and apply it quickly.

  • Clear communicators — You can explain what happened in a way that helps others act on it.


Requirements
  • Ability to operate teleoperation equipment for extended periods, with appropriate breaks.

  • Ability to maintain focus during repetitive tasks.

  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

  • Comfort learning new software, hardware, and internal tools.

  • Ability to work on-site and occasionally support work at deployment sites.


Previous robotics experience is not required.


We care more about judgment, reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to learn.


Experience with robotics, gaming, technical equipment, manufacturing, assembly, laboratory work, quality assurance, or other precision-oriented work may be helpful.


Compensation & Employment

The expected compensation for this role is $25 per hour.


This is a full-time employee position at Weave, with opportunities for increased responsibility and growth based on performance and business needs.