Your New Role and Team
Sanctuary, a world leader in building AI-based control systems for humanoid robots, is looking to hire a skilled and motivated Robotics Tester to join our team. As a Robotics Testert, you will play a vital role in the development of humanoid robots by piloting them in a variety of scenarios to collect critical data. Your work will directly contribute to improving our AI systems and advancing our mission of building human-like intelligence in machines.
Have experience with gaming, VR, or simulations? Many of our top team members started there—if that’s you, we want you to apply!
Our Success Criteria
Operate teleoperation systems to guide robots through designated tasks, monitor performance, and provide detailed feedbackCoordinate daily with the ML team to plan data collection, manage machine availability, and adapt to changing priorities.Assist with freezes, demos, and policy-related work, ensuring smooth handoffs between testing phases.Review and execute assigned tasks in Jira, clarifying uncertainties and confirming successful data uploads before full runs.Identify, document, and escalate bugs or issues with clear reproduction steps, logs, and media evidence.Verify fixes, perform regression testing, and ensure stable releases across platforms and builds.Apply systems instincts to spot mechanical inconsistencies, behavioral anomalies, UX gaps, and workflow issues.Compile and maintain detailed documentation related to robot operation procedures and performance.Ensure safe operation of all robotics systems, adhering to protocols for both human and machine safety.
Qualifications
3-5 years in QA/testing for interactive systems (games, simulations, robotics, or related fields).Familiarity with VR environments and/or game/simulation testing workflows.Proficiency with bug tracking tools (Jira, Confluence, Trello) and test management tools (e.g., TestRail).Strong written English skills for concise, actionable bug reporting.Comfort using a command-line interface for troubleshooting and test execution.Excellent attention to detail, spatial awareness, and coordination.Ability to methodically investigate, reproduce, and validate issues.Flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities and sudden operational changes.
Skills
Excellent physical coordination, spatial awareness, and focus.Ability to master new physical tasks quickly and perform them optimally.Consistent attention to detail with a methodical approach to problem-solving.Enthusiasm, patience, and a drive to improve processes and outcomes.Adaptability to evolving technologies and quick learning of new systems.Fit to use and wear teleoperation and VR equipment comfortably.
