How to Apply (COMPLETE ALL STEPS)
- Complete the Data Collector Certificate (approximately 20 minutes)
- Submit your resume through this job posting
Robot Teleoperator – Part-Time
Instawork is an AI-powered technology company backed by Benchmark, Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, Greylock, Y Combinator, and others. While our platform powers millions of workers and thousands of businesses across North America, we’re also building cutting-edge robotics and AI technologies that require high-quality real-world data.
We’re looking for robot teleoperators to contribute directly to training the next generation of AI systems. This is a paid, flexible, part-time opportunity where you’ll work with Instawork’s robotics team while gaining hands-on exposure to one of the fastest-growing areas in AI.
What You’ll Do
- Record Daily Tasks: Use provided recording equipment to capture everyday indoor activities such as cooking, cleaning, organizing, folding laundry, and washing dishes while following project instructions.
- Follow Recording Guidelines: Ensure proper lighting, framing, and phone orientation so recordings are usable for machine learning training.
- Log Your Hours: Track your recording time weekly and submit for payment.
Who You Are
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Available to record at least 20 hours of data per week
- Detail-oriented (high attention-to-detail) and comfortable following structured instructions
- Interest in AI, robotics, machine learning, or computer vision
- Have a “do what it takes” attitude
- Reliable and willing to work through challenges to deliver high-quality results
Nice to Have
- Experience with data collection, robotics, other technical work
- Experience with VR headsets or other wearable technology
- Experience working with technology or research projects
What You’ll Gain
- Competitive Pay: Paid $30/hr with weekly payments
- Flexible Schedule: Record whenever it fits your schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Hands-On AI Experience: Contribute directly to datasets used for robotics and embodied AI research
- Resume Builder: Gain experience working with a venture-backed technology company at the forefront of AI and robotics
- No Experience Required: We provide all equipment, onboarding, and training
Why Instawork?
Founded in 2015, Instawork is the leading flexible work marketplace connecting more than 7 million workers with businesses across hospitality, food service, warehousing, manufacturing, and logistics.
Beyond transforming the labor marketplace, we’re investing heavily in AI and robotics to build the future of work. Your recordings will help train intelligent robotic systems to better understand and interact with the physical world.
Backed by leading investors including Benchmark, Spark Capital, Craft Ventures, Greylock, and Y Combinator, Instawork has been recognized by Forbes, Inc. 5000, CBS News, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and the Associated Press.
Our Values
- Empathy, Trust & Candor: We build trust through honesty, transparency, and respect for our teammates and customers.
- Bias for Action: We move quickly, learn rapidly, and continuously improve.
- Always Be Learning: Curiosity drives innovation. We embrace new ideas and continually invest in learning.
- Act Like an Owner: Everyone has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, regardless of your role.