Associate Director - Operations - Instawork Robotics Labs
Core
Build and scale large, distributed, real-world operations for Instawork Robotics Labs to capture high-fidelity task data for training AI foundation models in physical environments.
Role type
Associate Director, Operations (Builder & Operator)
Builds
Distributed field operations teams and processes for data collection in commercial and residential settings.
Domain
Robotics, AI data collection, physical operations
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
building operations from scratch, scaling distributed teams, operational judgment, execution under ambiguity, people leadership, adaptability, root cause analysis, speed of execution, bias toward action
Preferred skills
robotics operations, AI data collection, hardware operations, supply chain, field workforce operations, marketplace operations, multi-city scaling
Technologies
none stated
Responsibilities
Define operating models and build processes; hire and develop high-performing teams; solve ground-level operational problems; drive performance metrics; adapt to changing priorities and incomplete information
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC leader