Lightwheel · 6 hours ago
Field Operations Lead (Data Collection)
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
1+ years expLightwheel is a simulation-driven Physical AI infrastructure company, providing the simulation, data, and evaluation infrastructure required to train, scale, and deploy embodied intelligence in the real world. The Field Operations Lead will build and lead the Field Operations function in North America, owning the execution and delivery of real-world data collection projects while managing a team and ensuring quality standards.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Autonomous VehiclesRoboticsSimulation
Responsibilities
Build and manage the Field Data Collection Operations team (full-time, part-time, and crowdsourced workers)
Own end-to-end execution of real-world data collection projects, from staffing and training to on-site delivery and post-project review
Design, implement, and continuously improve SOPs, quality control systems, and on-site execution standards
Coordinate closely with product, engineering, and sales teams to align on data quality, timelines, and customer expectations
Rapidly identify and resolve on-site and execution-related issues
Manage third-party vendors, crowdsourcing platforms, and local partners to ensure stable delivery
Qualification
Required
1–5+ years of experience in operations, crowdsourcing, and data collection
Experience building or managing on-the-ground teams in North America
Exceptional execution ability in environments with incomplete requirements or evolving processes
Strong ownership mentality and decision-making ability under pressure
Fluent in English as a working language
Preferred
Background in data labeling, data collection, or crowdsourcing platforms
Experience in AI, robotics, autonomous driving, or other hard-tech projects
Experience managing multi-city or cross-regional operations
Benefits
Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
Equity included
High-ownership role with significant impact on core delivery capabilities
Company
Lightwheel
Lightwheel provides comprehensive simulation solutions to Embodied AI
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-20Series A
2024-08-14Seed
2023-07-25Angel
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