Research Operations Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Mountain View, CA

Salary: $160,000 – $225,000

Company

hirify.global is building generalist intelligent robots, owning the full stack from hardware to foundation world models.

What you will do

• Translate research needs into clear experiment plans and data collection protocols.
• Support researchers with robot data collection, including task setup and pilot execution.
• Own experiment execution end-to-end, from station readiness to data delivery and QA.
• Train and coordinate research operations pilots to ensure consistency.
• Troubleshoot issues related to hardware, setup, and data quality.
• Track operational bottlenecks and continuously improve research workflows.

Requirements

• Technical background in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• Understanding of robotics, ML, or experimental workflows.
• Hands-on coding experience.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to understand experiment intent and take ownership of execution.

Nice to have

• Experience in robotics, data collection, lab operations, testing, or QA.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $160K – $225K.
• Equity package included.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge generalist robotics and foundation models.
• Collaborative environment partnering with Research, Robot Data, and infrastructure teams.