Data Collection Intern
San Francisco
Engineering Productivity /
Intern /
On-site
We are searching for a Data Collection Intern whose work will help us build AI robotic vision and control systems. We are building autonomous industrial robots that perform a wide range of tasks and integrate with customers’ complex software environments. As a Data Collection Intern, you will collaborate with our machine learning, motion planning, and product teams to set up, run, and troubleshoot our data collection process that directly feeds our machine learning models.
We value candidates who are passionate about what they build, feel a strong sense of ownership over their work, and love being continually challenged. You are someone who cares deeply about your team so you are both direct and believe in doing what you say.
The US base salary range for this full time position is $20 - 38 an hour. Actual compensation is based on various factors, including but not limited to work location, job-related skills, and experience.
What You'll be Doing
- Operate a robot to record data (both manually and programmatically) from a variety of sensors, potentially including simulations
- Collect test requirements from R&D and product teams; use them to prepare a test plan
- Organize and apply scripts to preprocess, transform, and augment the data
- Run experiments and test software on robotic hardware
- Track performance metrics for various machine learning models
- Report errors and brainstorm solutions with the AI and robotic control teams
- Learn how a system fuses sensor feedback and deep learning to control a robot
Experience and Skills You'll Need
- Patience and diligence to ensure clean and accurate data
- Hands-on experience working in a Linux/macOS command line environment
- Good communication and organizational skills
Bonus if You Have
- Python programming experience
- Experience working with robots, robotic sensors including 3D cameras and grippers
More About Osaro
Osaro is a San Francisco-based startup company applying deep learning technology to next-generation robotics applications. Some of Silicon Valley’s leading investors, including Peter Thiel, Jerry Yang and Scott Banister have backed Osaro. Our vision is to build brains for robots on an industrial scale and we are excited and driven to see the results of our efforts operating in and interacting with the real world. We implement state-of-the-art techniques but constantly strive to build the simplest possible solution. Osaro is technique agnostic and always focused on the goal. We regularly review academic literature and techniques while steering clear of hype. We’re focused on delighting our customers with systems that work like magic.
We have a global business that is highly aligned with our international team, made up of expert machine learning practitioners and dedicated software and hardware engineers. We are naturally curious, love healthy debate, and respect varying points of view. At Osaro, we strive to be champions for equality. We believe we can serve as a model for diversity in the tech industry by emphasizing policies of nondiscrimination and inclusion at every step.
