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Scale AI · 2 days ago

Director of Robotics Operations

positionSan Francisco Bay Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$235K/yr - $294K/yr
date10+ years exp

Scale AI’s Robotics team is enabling the future of physical AI by building the most advanced data collection and annotation programs in the industry. The Director of Robotics Operations will lead efforts from onsite lab operations to managing distributed contributor networks and downstream annotation workflows.

AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingGenerative AIImage RecognitionMachine Learning
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Responsibilities

Own and scale the full operations lifecycle for robotics data collection—from onsite physical setups to distributed contractor management and post-processing annotation pipelines
Lead a diverse team including Site Operations Leads, Strategic Project Leads, Engagement Managers, and Program Managers
Manage large networks of independent contributors across the globe to execute high-volume data collection at scale
Build and operationalize high-throughput, high-quality workflows across robotics programs—balancing speed, accuracy, and cost
Collaborate closely with Robotics Field Engineers, who are technical stakeholders responsible for hardware deployment and robotics integrations
Partner cross-functionally with Go-To-Market, Engineering, and Solutions teams to ensure successful execution of complex, customer-facing projects
Define and own key performance indicators (KPIs), including throughput, yield, cost per hour of data, and turnaround times
Solve operational bottlenecks and scale infrastructure to support rapid growth in customer demand and robotics deployments
Operate with urgency and clarity—driving execution while continuously improving workflows and systems

Qualification

Operations managementRobotics experienceCross-functional leadershipData-driven mindsetSQL proficiencyPython proficiencyProcess designHigh operational rigorContinuous improvementProblem-solving skills

Required

10+ years of experience in operations, logistics, robotics, or related fields, with a proven track record leading large, cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to manage and scale hybrid workforces—both full-time staff and distributed independent contractors
Experience building and running on-site physical operations (labs, field sites, or hardware-intensive environments)
Proven success in high-complexity program execution and cross-functional collaboration
Experience managing highly technical operational workflows with both hardware and software in the loop
Technical fluency and a data-driven mindset; comfort working with SQL or Python is a strong plus
Experience operating in international markets, especially LATAM, including field deployments, compliance, and vendor management
Strong systems thinking, process design, and problem-solving skills
High operational rigor and a drive for continuous improvement
A track record of operational output excellence

Preferred

Experience in robotics, AV testing, or large-scale data annotation programs
Familiarity with fleet management, compliance frameworks, or automation workflows
Experience optimizing a global workforce with onshore and offshore operations

Benefits

Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
A commuter stipend

Company

Scale AI

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Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.
dateFounded in 2016
location
San Francisco, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
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https://scale.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2024 (54)
2023 (29)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$15.9B
Key Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B

Leadership Team

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Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Dennis Cinelli
Chief Financial Officer
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