Your New Role and Team

Sanctuary, a world leader in building AI-based control systems for humanoid robots, is looking to hire a skilled and motivated Robot Test Pilot to join our team on a 6-month contract. This position operates on a 4:00PM - 12:00AM shift or a 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM shift. As a Robot Test Pilot, you will play a vital role in the development of general purpose robots by piloting them in a variety of scenarios to collect critical data. Your work will directly contribute to improving our AI systems and advancing our mission of building human-like intelligence in machines.

Have experience with gaming, VR, or simulations? Many of our top team members started there, if that’s you, we want you to apply!

Our Success Criteria

• Operate teleoperation systems to guide robots through designated tasks, monitor performance, and provide detailed feedback.

• Coordinate daily with the Machine Learning team to plan data collection, manage machine availability, and adapt to changing priorities.

• Assist with freezes, demos, and policy-related work, ensuring smooth handoffs across validation phases.

• Review and execute assigned tasks in Jira,  resolve ambiguities, confirm data integrity, and verify successful uploads prior to full runs.

•  Identify, document, and escalate issues with clear repro steps, logs, and supporting media.

• Verify fixes, perform regression testing, and ensure stable releases across platforms and builds.

• Apply systems instincts to spot mechanical inconsistencies, behavioral anomalies, UX gaps, and workflow issues.

• Compile and maintain detailed documentation related to robot operation procedures and performance.

• Ensure safe operation of all robotics systems, adhering to protocols for both human and machine safety.

Qualification

• Familiarity with immersive or interactive environments (such as simulation or real-time systems) and familiarity with structured testing workflows.

• Exposure to issue tracking tools (Jira, Confluence, Trello) and test management tools (e.g., TestRail).

• Strong written English skills to create clear, concise, and actionable test reports.

• Comfort working in technical environments, including using command-line tools for troubleshooting and running tests.

• Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and situational awareness.

• A methodical approach to investigating, reproducing, and validating issues across multiple systems or environments.

• Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and focus

• Ability to stand for 6+ hours per day and perform sustained physical activity for extended periods.

Skills

• Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and focus.

• Ability to master new physical tasks quickly and perform them optimally.

• Consistent attention to detail with a methodical approach to problem-solving.

• Enthusiasm, patience, and a drive to improve processes and outcomes.

• Adaptability to evolving technologies and quick learning of new systems.

• Fit to use and wear teleoperation and VR equipment comfortably.

Traits

• Positive, mission-driven mindset with a passion for robotics and innovation.

• Persistence in uncovering subtle defects and edge cases.

• Adaptability to evolving technologies and quick uptake of new systems.

• Strong balance between independent problem-solving and collaborative teamwork.

• Curiosity to explore beyond the surface of an issue and understand its underlying causes.