Robot Teleoperation Specialist

London, UK

About the role

The role is part-time and contractor-based (1–2 days a week), with the option to ramp up. Minimum duration is 3 months, renewable. A great fit for a student.

Role Overview
Genesis is a global physical AI lab and full-stack robotics company. We build generalist robots to unlock unlimited physical labor, so humans can focus on creativity, curiosity, and what we love.
As a Robot Teleoperation Specialist, your primary responsibility is to operate robots during data collection sessions using teleoperation equipment. You’ll execute predefined tasks by following standard operating procedures, monitor robot behavior during operation, and ensure sessions are run safely and consistently.
This is a highly hands-on, execution-focused role. Technical setup, hardware maintenance, and data infrastructure are handled by other teams — when you arrive, everything is ready for you to teleoperate.
This role is onsite in London, UK.

Responsibilities

  • Operate robots using teleoperation equipment according to predefined tasks and SOPs

  • Execute teleoperation sessions reliably and consistently to support data collection

  • Observe robot behavior during operation and flag unexpected or unsafe behavior

  • Follow all safety guidelines to maintain a safe environment for yourself and the robot

  • Provide basic session feedback or notes when required

  • Maintain focus and quality during repeated teleoperation tasks

  • Collaborate with operations staff and follow direction from session leads


Requirements

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely

  • Comfortable working on your feet and using teleoperation or VR-style equipment

  • High consistency and reliability in executing repetitive tasks

  • Ability to stay focused for extended teleoperation sessions

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

  • Coachable, curious, and open to feedback

  • Adaptable to changing task requirements in an R&D environment


Bonus Qualifications

  • Prior experience with robot teleoperation, simulation, or VR systems

  • Strong hand-eye coordination and spatial awareness

  • Ability to learn new physical tasks quickly and improve execution over time

About Genesis

Genesis AI is a global physical AI research lab and full-stack robotics company building the world's first universal robotics foundation model (RFM) and horizontal robotics platform. It trains its models using synthetic data generated by a proprietary physics simulation engine, enabling robots to automate a wide range of physical tasks across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and healthcare. Its mission is to unlock unlimited physical labor by deploying general-purpose robots with human-level intelligence.

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Job details

Location

London, UK

Company

NameGenesis
IndustryArtificial Intelligence (AI)
Team Size2

Funding

Total raised

$105M

Last stage

Seed

Investors

EEclipse
Khosla Ventures
BBpifrance
HHSG
EEric Schmidt

Founders

Zhou Xian

Zhou Xian

Co-Founder & CEO

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Théophile Gervet

Théophile Gervet

Co-Founder & President

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What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.