--- title: 'Data Collection Operator at Maven Robotics' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/data-collection-operator-maven-robotics-san-francisco-bay-area-california-ppkrgnq30g77' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Data Collection Operator at Maven Robotics - **Company:** Maven Robotics - **Location:** San Francisco Bay Area California, United States - **Posted:** 2025-08-26 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://boards.greenhouse.io/mavenrobotics/jobs/4893275008?gh_jid=4893275008 ## Job description Company Overview Maven Robotics is building the world’s leading general-purpose AI robots. We are currently operating in stealth and are growing the world’s best team in AI robotics. We are looking for self-starters that are the world’s best in their field, who can innovate from a deep understanding of the fundamentals, and who share our values of unwavering truth seeking and integrity, humility, curiosity, and relentless determination. ## Role Description We are seeking an exceptional Data Collection Operator to operate robots through advanced data collection systems and contribute to the development of cutting-edge AI-driven robotics. In this role, you will work closely with our robotics and AI teams to collect high-quality motion and behavior data that trains our robots to perform complex tasks in dynamic environments. In this role you will: - Operate robots using advanced data collection systems. - Guide robots through designated motions, manipulation tasks, and workflows to collect high-quality demonstration data. - Upload, validate, and organize collected data used for training AI models. - Identify, troubleshoot, and report operational issues during data collection. - Follow robot bring-up, calibration, and shutdown procedures to ensure safe, reliable operations. - Collaborate closely with AI, perception, and controls engineers to refine teleoperation pipelines and improve robot behaviors. - Maintain a safe, efficient, and organized work environment throughout data collection and operations. ## Qualifications Must-have: - Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and attention to detail. - Comfortable using data collection equipment for extended periods of time without loss of focus. - Ability to stand, walk, and operate equipment for up to 8+ hours per day. - Quick learner who can master new physical tasks and workflows efficiently. - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment. - Comfortable providing and receiving constructive feedback. - Passion for robotics, AI, and emerging technologies. Nice-to-have: - Experience operating teleoperation systems, humanoid robots, or robotic manipulators. - Familiarity with VR interfaces, haptic control devices, or motion tracking systems. - Understanding of robot kinematics, motion planning, or control systems. - Basic troubleshooting skills for hardware and software during teleoperation. - Enthusiasm for contributing to the development and scaling of next-generation robotic systems. ## About Maven Robotics ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Maven Robotics is building the world's leading general-purpose AI robots, starting with an industrial robot that combines strength, dexterity, mobility, and reliable physical AI to unlock productivity across manufacturing and logistics. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed round raised in September 2024 with 3 investors) - **Headquarters**: Santa Clara, California, United States (with presence in Germany) - **Founded**: 2024 - **Founders**: Hamza Derbas (Co-Founder & CEO) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Robotics Engineering / Industrial Automation / AI Robotics - **Target customers**: Large global manufacturing and logistics organizations, with a cost-efficient design that also makes automation accessible to businesses of every scale (SMB to Enterprise). - **Mission**: "We believe the future of technology holds incredible promise, with many kinds of robots unlocking productivity, enhancing creativity, and improving life for humans everywhere. Our first step is to tackle real-world industry challenges, proving value and scalability to establish the foundation for a truly brighter future." ## Products & Services - **General-purpose industrial robot (prototype)**: A hardware/software/AI system purpose-built for industry, combining strength, adaptive dexterity, fluid mobility, and the most reliable physical AI to work safely alongside people. Designed to be cost-efficient for businesses of all scales. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding amount not publicly available (Seed round with 3 investors, September 2024) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not named in available sources; the company states they are "working with some of the largest global manufacturing and logistics organizations." - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount grew 52.4% year-over-year to 28 employees (as of mid-2025) [linkedin.com] - High-profile talent sourcing: alumni from Apple (9), Tesla (1), Ford, Aptiv, Caterpillar, and others [linkedin.com] - Active hiring across 14+ roles as of July 2025: robotic AI, ML perception, manipulation, motion planning, embedded software, mechanical and electrical engineering, Data Collection Operator [mavenrobotics.ai] ## Competitive Advantages - **First-principles, customer-focused approach** – the company prioritizes solving real industrial pain points before generalizing, ensuring near-term traction - **Small, elite team** – composed of engineers and scientists with deep experience from top tech and robotics companies (Apple, Tesla, Ford, Intuitive Surgical, etc.) - **Cost-efficiency** – the robot is designed to be affordable enough for SMBs, not just large enterprises, widening the addressable market - **Full-stack robotics** – in-house capabilities in hardware design (actuators, mechanisms), embedded systems, AI/ML (perception, manipulation, foundation models), motion planning, and simulation ## Strategic Focus - **Near-term**: Prove value and scalability in industrial manufacturing and logistics through customer deployments; ship the first generation robot - **Long-term**: Use the industrial foundation to build general-purpose robots that can tackle diverse real-world challenges, ultimately "unlocking human potential through intelligent robotics" ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a small team of engineers and scientists with "bold ambition, relentless curiosity, and belief in unlocking human potential through intelligent robotics." Emphasis on inventing, creating, and innovating from Silicon Valley. - **Work model**: On-site or in-office workspace at the Santa Clara, CA headquarters. BuiltIn lists offices as "In-Office or Remote" but also states employees work from physical offices; typical time on-site is not specified. The careers page implies hands-on hardware/software work that likely requires presence. [builtin.com] - **Notable perks/engineering culture**: Deep technical challenges across AI, perception, controls, embedded, mechanical, and electrical engineering. The team includes world-class experts from Apple, Tesla, Ford, etc. Opportunities to shape a product from prototype to deployment. Open roles include robotic AI, ML engineering, motion planning, embedded software, and hardware engineering. - **Growth trajectory**: Rapidly growing startup (52% YoY headcount increase) with strong investor interest and a clear industrial go-to-market strategy. ## Sources 1. [mavenrobotics.ai](https://www.mavenrobotics.ai/) 2. [mavenrobotics.ai/join-us](https://www.mavenrobotics.ai/join-us) 3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/maven-robotics) 4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/maven-robotics) 5. 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