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Robotics Collection Lead

CA Client Field Office (San Fran Bay Area)Posted Oct 28
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Job Responsibilities:

The Robotics Data Quality Lead is responsible for defining, implementing, and continuously improving quality standards across all robotics data collection workflows. This role ensures that all collected data (video, sensor, teleoperation outputs, and annotations) meets client-defined accuracy, consistency, and usability requirements for AI model training.

Working closely with the Robotics Program Manager and Workflow Managers, this role drives quality strategy, establishes scalable QA frameworks, and serves as the primary point of contact for all quality-related matters with stakeholders. Key Responsibilities

Quality Strategy & Ownership

  • Define and own the   end-to-end data quality strategy  across robotics data collection and annotation workflows
  • Establish   quality KPIs, SLAs, and acceptance criteria  aligned with NVIDIA requirements
  • Develop and track   quality OKRs , ensuring alignment with overall program goals
  • Proactively identify risks and implement   preventative quality measures

Quality Operations & Execution

  • Design and implement   quality assurance frameworks , including audits, sampling methodologies, and validation processes
  • Oversee   daily quality performance , ensuring consistency across operators, moderators, and workflows
  • Partner with Workflow Managers to ensure   task instructions and execution align with quality standards
  • Ensure high-quality outputs across:
  • Teleoperation sessions
  • Robotics interaction data
  • Sensor and video capture
  • Annotation and labeling outputs

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor and report on   quality metrics (accuracy, consistency, error rates, throughput impact)
  • Conduct   root cause analysis (RCA)  on quality issues and implement   corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
  • Drive   continuous improvement initiatives  across tools, workflows, and training
  • Identify opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising quality

Team Leadership & Enablement

  • Lead and mentor a team of   Robotics Quality Specialists
  • Define training programs and onboarding for new quality team members
  • Provide   coaching and performance management  for direct reports
  • Promote a   quality-first culture  across all operational layers

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Serve as the   primary escalation point  for quality-related issues
  • Interface directly with NVIDIA stakeholders on:
  • Quality performance
  • Reporting and insights
  • Escalations and resolution plans
  • Prepare and present   regular quality reports and business reviews
  • Anticipate client needs and proactively recommend improvements

Process, Documentation & Compliance

  • Maintain and evolve   quality documentation , including guidelines, SOPs, and evaluation frameworks
  • Ensure alignment with   safety and compliance standards  in robotics environments
  • Support cross-functional collaboration with:
  • Safety & Compliance teams
  • Program leadership
  • Engineering / client teams

Requirements

Experience

  • Experience managing quality in   large-scale data operations, robotics, AI/ML, or similar environments
  • Proven ability to lead   cross-functional teams in fast-paced, client-facing settings
  • Strong background in   quality frameworks, process improvement, and data-driven decision making
  • Experience with   robotics workflows, teleoperation, or sensor-based data collection  preferred

Core Skills

  • Strong analytical mindset with ability to interpret and act on data
  • Experience with   RCA, CAPA, and continuous improvement methodologies
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive outcomes under tight timelines
  • High attention to detail with a focus on scalable quality systems

Key Competencies

  • Strategic thinking with strong execution focus
  • Ownership mindset and accountability for outcomes
  • Ability to drive quality across   complex, multi-layered workflows
  • Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills

- Customer-centric approach with proactive problem solving

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