Robot Operator
Alignerr · Canada
- Hybrid
- Contract
- $30,000 / year
- Canada
Job highlights
- Record everyday tasks for AI robot training.
- Fully remote, flexible contract role.
- No technical experience required.
- Use your smartphone to capture footage.
- Shape the future of robotics.
About the role
Robot Operator (AI Training)
About The Role
What if your daily routine — cooking breakfast, tidying up, navigating your home — could directly shape the future of robotics? We're looking for Robot Operators to capture real-world video footage of everyday human tasks, giving the next generation of AI robots the training data they need to understand and replicate human movement and behavior.
This is a fully remote, flexible contract role open to virtually anyone. No technical background, no robotics experience, no special skills required — just a smartphone, a space to record, and a willingness to show up on camera doing the kinds of things you already do every day.
- Organization: Alignerr
- Type: Hourly Contract
- Location: Remote
- Commitment: 10–40 hours/week
What You'll Do
- Record yourself performing everyday tasks on video — things like cooking, cleaning, organizing, and moving through your space
- Follow clear, step-by-step recording guides that tell you exactly what to capture and how
- Ensure footage is well-lit, clearly framed, and captures full task sequences from start to finish
- Submit completed recordings alongside brief task descriptions and notes
- Participate in recurring recording sessions as projects evolve and expand
Who You Are
- Access to a smartphone or video camera capable of recording clear footage
- A home or workspace where you can record freely and comfortably
- Comfortable being on camera while performing everyday activities
- Able to follow simple, structured recording guidelines with consistency
- Reliable and self-motivated when working independently
- No technical, robotics, or AI experience required — none at all
Nice to Have
- A variety of spaces available to record in — kitchen, living areas, outdoor spaces
- Experience with basic video recording or content creation
- Availability for recurring or ongoing recording sessions
Why Join Us
- Work on genuinely cutting-edge AI and robotics projects alongside leading research labs
- Fully remote and flexible — record on your own schedule, from your own space
- Freelance autonomy with clear, task-based structure so you always know what to do
- Be part of something rare: your everyday actions will directly train the robots of tomorrow
- Potential for ongoing work and contract extension as new projects launch
Key skills/competency
- Robot Operator
- AI Training
- Video Recording
- Content Creation
- Data Collection
- Task Performance
- Remote Work
- Flexibility
- Self-Motivation
- Reliability
Skills & topics
- Robot Operator
- AI Training
- Video Recording
- Remote Work
- Contract Role
- Data Collection
- Content Creator
- Flexibility
- Hourly
- Alignerr
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight any experience with video recording or content creation. Mention your comfortability on camera.
- Showcase reliability: Emphasize your self-motivation and ability to follow structured guidelines in your application.
- Demonstrate flexibility: Clearly state your availability for flexible hours and potential ongoing recording sessions.
- Prepare for the role: Ensure you have a smartphone and a suitable recording space ready before applying.
Technical preparation
Ensure clear video and audio quality.,Familiarize yourself with recording guidelines.,Organize your recording space beforehand.,Practice performing tasks on camera.
Behavioral questions
How do you ensure task consistency?,Describe your self-motivation skills.,How do you handle structured guidelines?,Showcase your comfort on camera.
Frequently asked questions
- What kind of smartphone or video camera do I need for the Robot Operator AI Training role at Alignerr?
- For the Robot Operator AI Training position at Alignerr, you'll need a smartphone or video camera capable of recording clear footage. While specific technical specifications aren't listed, the emphasis is on the clarity and quality of the video to effectively train AI robots.
- Is any prior experience in robotics or AI necessary to apply for the Robot Operator role at Alignerr?
- No, absolutely no technical, robotics, or AI experience is required for the Robot Operator role at Alignerr. The company specifically states that this role is open to virtually anyone willing to record everyday tasks.
- How flexible are the working hours for the Robot Operator position at Alignerr?
- The Robot Operator role at Alignerr offers fully remote and flexible working hours. You can record on your own schedule, within a commitment of 10-40 hours per week, providing significant autonomy.
- What are the primary tasks I will be performing as a Robot Operator for Alignerr?
- As a Robot Operator for Alignerr, your primary task will be to record yourself performing everyday activities like cooking, cleaning, organizing, and moving around your home or workspace. You will follow specific guides and submit the footage with brief descriptions.
- Can I work on this Robot Operator role at Alignerr if I'm not comfortable being on camera?
- Being comfortable on camera is a key requirement for the Robot Operator role at Alignerr. The job involves recording yourself performing everyday activities, so you need to be willing to appear on camera during these tasks.
- What does Alignerr mean by 'shape the future of robotics' with this role?
- By capturing real-world video footage of everyday human tasks, you are providing essential training data for AI robots. This data helps robots learn to understand and replicate human movement and behavior, directly contributing to the advancement of robotics.
- Is the Robot Operator role at Alignerr a full-time or part-time position?
- The Robot Operator role at Alignerr is an hourly contract position. It offers a commitment of 10-40 hours per week, making it a flexible role that can be adapted to part-time or more extensive engagement depending on project needs and your availability.