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Robot type
Robot AI and Software
Location
San FranciscoCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Product
Posted
Jun 26, 2026
Salary
$177,000–$251,000 a year
Full-time

Operations Program Manager - Robotics Data Acquisition

Job description

Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and advancing toward AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world environments. Working across the full model and systems stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the physical constraints of real-world systems to improve people’s lives.

We are looking for an Operations Program Manager - Robotics Data Acquisition to own the day-to-day operating rhythm in our data collection facilities.

This is a hands-on operations role that requires you to be comfortable spending time on the floor, working through…

Job responsibilities

  • Coordinate daily operations readiness across workstations, operators, materials.
  • Track core operating metrics including utilization, cycle time, throughput, downtime, operator productivity, and data quality.
  • Identify bottlenecks through workflow analysis, time studies, and capacity modeling, then drive practical fixes.
  • Execute the rollout of new hardware, sensors, tools, and process changes with Engineering, Operations, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Safety.
  • Identify equipment readiness issues and coordinate with technical support to keep workstations, and test equipment calibrated, configured, maintained, and ready for rollouts and evaluations.
  • Lead root cause analysis for recurring operational issues and follow through on corrective actions.
  • Provide operation input to create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, training materials, and process controls.
  • Identify and flag resource constraints and manage issue escalation and resolution.

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