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Teleoperation Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Robot Pilot

San Jose, CA · On-site

$32/hr

Wear teleoperation equipment and guide humanoid robots through assigned tasks and behaviors * Collect and upload training data for AI model development * Identify issues during robot operations and ...

Embodied AI Tooling Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site +1

$100K - $120K/yr

Teleoperation & Remote Orchestration: Engineering low-latency tools for remote robot * control and real-time tele-monitoring. You are both a visionary architect and a hands-on technical engineer. You ...

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Own the teleoperation system: the software and interfaces that let operators control robots remotely and collect training data, including latency, reliability, and operator‑experience tradeoffs.

Mechanical Design Engineer

San Mateo, CA

$86K - $117K/yr

Position Overview We are looking for Mechanical Design Engineers to create and fabricate robotic systems for teleoperation, human-robot interaction and data collection. You will be responsible for ...

AI Data Operations Lead

Milpitas, CA · On-site

$145K - $205K/yr

Recruit, develop, and retain a 20-50 person team across data collection, annotation, and teleoperation - setting clear performance expectations, building career development pathways, and fostering a ...

Recruit, develop, and retain a 20-50 person team across data collection, annotation, and teleoperation - setting clear performance expectations, building career development pathways, and fostering a ...

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Teleoperation information

What is a teleoperation?

A teleoperation job involves remotely controlling machines, robots, or vehicles in real-time using specialized software and hardware. Operators typically work with autonomous or semi-autonomous systems to ensure they perform tasks accurately and safely. These roles are common in industries like autonomous vehicles, robotics, and industrial automation. Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to react quickly to changing situations are essential for success in this field.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in teleoperation?

A teleoperation professional is primarily responsible for remotely operating vehicles, machinery, or robotic equipment, often monitoring system dashboards and responding to live feedback in real time. Daily tasks may include troubleshooting technical issues, coordinating with on-site teams, following strict safety protocols, and maintaining detailed operational logs. Many positions involve shift work to provide around-the-clock support, especially in sectors such as logistics, mining, or transportation. Collaboration with engineers, maintenance crews, and supervisors is also common to ensure optimal performance and rapid issue resolution. This dynamic environment requires keen attention to detail and the ability to respond calmly to unexpected challenges.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in teleoperation, and why are they important?

To thrive in Teleoperation, you need excellent spatial awareness, hand-eye coordination, and proficiency in operating remote-control systems, often supported by relevant technical training or certifications. Familiarity with teleoperation platforms, robotics interfaces, and communication software is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication help operators adapt to dynamic situations and collaborate with remote teams. These abilities are essential to ensure safe, precise, and reliable remote operation across various industries such as robotics, transportation, and logistics.

What job categories do people searching Teleoperation jobs in California look for?

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What cities in California are hiring for Teleoperation jobs?

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Infographic showing various Teleoperation job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 86% Full Time, and 9% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution.

Lead Mechatronics Engineer (Hands Team Lead)

Rhoda

Mountain View, CA • On-site

$180 - $260/hr

Other

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

At Rhoda AI, were building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. We own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware and robot systems to the infrastructure and state-of-the-art foundation world models that control our robots. Our robots are designed to be generalists capable of operating in complex, real-world environments and handling long-tail edge cases, made possible by our cutting edge research and end-to-end system design. We\'ve raised over $450M and are investing aggressively in model research, infrastructure, hardware development, and manufacturing scale-up to make generalist robotics a reality.

As the Hand Team\'s lead engineer, you will own the mechatronic architecture of the entire hand system. This is the senior technical role on the team: you set the architecture, make the cross-subsystem tradeoffs, and lead three specialist engineers to ship the system.

What You\'ll Do
  • Own the mechatronic architecture of the hand system

  • Define and safeguard the hand\'s kinematic architecture across the program

  • Lead mechanical design of wearable and teleoperation hardware, including operator ergonomics

  • Set subsystem requirements and drive integration across actuation, structures, and electronics

  • Drive prototyping, test, and design iteration across the hand program

  • Technically mentor the actuator, structures, and electrical engineers on the team

What You Bring
  • Hands-on experience designing humanoid or dexterous robotic hands with multi-DoF mechanisms

  • Demonstrated mechanical design experience with teleoperation exoskeletons or comparable wearable mechanisms

  • Experience designing human-body attachment and ergonomic interfaces for wearable devices

  • Systems-level fluency across all hand subsystems structures, actuation, and electronics with the judgment to make cross-domain tradeoffs

Nice to Have
  • Experience taking robotic or consumer hardware from prototype through production

  • Familiarity with haptics, motion capture, or wearable data-capture systems

  • Prior technical leadership or mentorship of a small hardware team

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