Robot Operator Manager
Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Operations & Data Collection
Full-Time
The Role
We’re hiring Robot Operator Managers to lead and scale our real-world robotics data collection operations. You will manage a team of Robot Operators responsible for collecting high-quality teleoperation and egocentric data that powers the next generation of world and robotics foundation models.
You’ll oversee day-to-day operations, maintain data quality standards, coordinate robot deployments, and drive operational excellence across one or more data collection sites. Working closely with research, engineering, and operations teams, you’ll help build and scale one of the world’s largest real-world robotics data collection infrastructures.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Operations
Lead, train, and manage a team of Robot Operators across assigned data collection sites
Plan daily schedules, staffing, and resource allocation across assigned operations
Monitor team productivity, operational KPIs, and data collection throughput
Conduct operator onboarding, coaching, performance reviews, and ongoing training
Manage and oversee distributed teams of remote data operators across Southeast Asia, India, and Latin America, ensuring consistent execution and high-quality data collection
Monitor the quality, productivity, and protocol compliance of remote operators through regular quality assurance reviews, coaching, and operational feedback
Ensure compliance with operational procedures and safety standards
Foster a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement
Data Collection Operations
Oversee teleoperation and egocentric data collection to ensure consistency and quality
Verify that collection protocols, task scripts, and experimental procedures are followed
Monitor data quality, metadata completeness, and operational metrics
Coordinate deployment of operators, robots, and equipments across different environments
Work closely with engineering teams to identify operational bottlenecks and improve workflows
Robot & Equipment Management
Manage robot fleet readiness, maintenance schedules, calibration, and inventory
Coordinate setup of new robot workcells and data collection environments
Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate technical problems when required
Ensure robots, sensors, VR systems, and supporting equipments remain operational and well maintained
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner with research and engineering teams to execute new data collection initiatives
Support rollout of new robots, teleoperation systems, and operational processes
Provide feedback from field operations to improve hardware, software, and data quality
Help develop and document scalable operational procedures as Cortex expands globally
Requirements
Experience leading operational teams in robotics, manufacturing, warehouse, logistics, automation, or similar environments
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Excellent problem-solving ability with a hands-on approach
Comfortable working with robots, automation equipment, mechanical systems, and hardware
Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
Able to travel between Singapore and Johor Bahru when required
Preferred Experience
Experience managing robotics operations, robot data collection, or field operations teams
Experience with teleoperation systems, industrial robots, automation equipment, or hardware operations
Familiarity with process optimization, SOP development, and operational metrics
Experience managing distributed or remote operational teams
Experience scaling operational teams in a fast-paced startup environment
Work Environment
Hybrid of lab-based and onsite workplace operations across industrial, office, and service environments
May require travel between Singapore and Johor Bahru based on operational needs
Combination of office work, field operations, and hands-on robotics management
Why Join Cortex
Manage operations behind one of the world’s largest real-world robotics data collection efforts
Build and scale the teams powering frontier robotics and world foundation models
Work alongside researchers, engineers, and roboticists developing cutting-edge physical AI systems
Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art robots, teleoperation platforms, VR capture systems, and multi-sensor robotics deployments
How to Apply
Send your CV and any robotics or project videos to ••••@cortexrobot.ai.
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