Robot Safety Operator (Robotics)

Location: On-site at a customer location in Bellevue, Washington, United States

Salary: $24–$28 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops general-purpose robots powered by an embodied AI foundation model for commercial robotic automation.

What you will do

• Monitor and control robotic systems during live testing and deployment.
• Intervene in real time when unsafe behavior or unexpected events occur, including activating emergency stops and performing recovery procedures.
• Conduct pre-task safety inspections and maintain secure testing environments.
• Record safety events and robot performance data to support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering and research teams to evaluate and refine robot behavior in real-world environments.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience.
• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to stand and move for extended periods.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills and a collaborative attitude.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotic systems, automation, or laboratory safety operations.
• Familiarity with industrial or collaborative robot safety standards, including ISO 10218, RIA, or ISO/TS 15066.
• Experience with interlocks, emergency stops, or safety sensors.
• Basic familiarity with command-line tools, Bash, or Linux.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work in a fast-paced robotics testing and deployment environment.
• Direct collaboration with engineering and research teams.
• Work supporting AI-driven robotic automation across customer environments.