At Labelbox, we're building the critical infrastructure that powers breakthrough AI models at leading research labs and enterprises. Since 2018, we've been pioneering data-centric approaches that are fundamental to AI development, and our work becomes even more essential as AI capabilities expand exponentially.
About LabelboxWe're the only company offering three integrated solutions for frontier AI development:
- Enterprise Platform & Tools: Advanced annotation tools, workflow automation, and quality control systems that enable teams to produce high-quality training data at scale
- Frontier Data Labeling Service: Specialized data labeling through Alignerr, leveraging subject matter experts for next-generation AI models
- Expert Marketplace: Connecting AI teams with highly skilled annotators and domain experts for flexible scaling
- High-Impact Environment: We operate like an early-stage startup, focusing on impact over process. You'll take on expanded responsibilities quickly, with career growth directly tied to your contributions.
- Technical Excellence: Work at the cutting edge of AI development, collaborating with industry leaders and shaping the future of artificial intelligence.
- Innovation at Speed: We celebrate those who take ownership, move fast, and deliver impact. Our environment rewards high agency and rapid execution.
- Continuous Growth: Every role requires continuous learning and evolution. You'll be surrounded by curious minds solving complex problems at the frontier of AI.
- Clear Ownership: You'll know exactly what you're responsible for and have the autonomy to execute. We empower people to drive results through clear ownership and metrics.
The future of robotics—from autonomous logistics and precision agriculture to surgical assistance and human-robot collaboration—is fundamentally bottlenecked by the availability of high-quality, high-fidelity training data. The physical world is infinitely complex, and capturing its nuance is the single greatest challenge holding back progress.
To solve this, Labelbox is building an advanced robotics lab and software stack designed to generate pristine, structured data for the world's leading robotics companies.
We are seeking a visionary and operationally-driven leader to be the founding head of this critical initiative. As the Head of Robotics Data, you will be the single-threaded owner responsible for taking this program from its early stages to a scaled, potentially 24/7 operation. You will sit at the intersection of hardware engineering, software development, complex operations, and deep customer partnership, building the Robotics lab that powers the next generation of intelligent machines.
Your Impact- Strategic & Operational Leadership: Own the end-to-end vision and strategy for the Roboticslab. You will build and lead a high-performing, multidisciplinary team of engineers, operators, and technicians, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and urgency.
- Build a World-Class Data Factory: Architect, implement, and scale a robust 24/7 operational framework for data generation. You will develop rigorous processes, KPIs, monitoring, and automation to ensure unparalleled uptime, efficiency, and data integrity. Your goal is to build a machine that builds the data.
- Customer Obsession & Partnership: Serve as the primary technical and operational partner for our strategic robotics customers. You will work hand-in-hand with their engineering leaders to deeply understand their data requirements, quality bars, and cost constraints, translating them into actionable production targets and ensuring we consistently exceed their expectations.
- Technical Vision & Roadmap: Drive the technical roadmap across both hardware (robotics hardware, sensors, compute infrastructure) and software (data acquisition pipelines, processing workflows, quality control tools). You will partner with our core engineering teams to integrate this capability seamlessly into the Labelbox platform.
- Scale from 1 to N: You will be responsible for scaling every aspect of the program, from physical facility expansion and hardware procurement to software automation and global workforce planning. You will create the playbook that allows us to replicate and expand this capability to meet ever-growing customer demand.
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience in a technical field, with at least 5+ years in a senior leadership role managing engineering, product, or operational teams.
- Proven track record of scaling complex, capital-intensive, 24/7 operations that involve a tight coupling of hardware, software, and human processes (e.g., manufacturing, data centers, advanced R&D labs, logistics/fulfillment).
- Deep expertise in the robotics domain. You should be comfortable discussing the intricacies of sensor modalities (LiDAR, stereo cameras, IMUs), data formats, and robotics software stacks (e.g., ROS).
- Demonstrated ability to own a technical and product roadmap, making difficult trade-offs between competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Exceptional customer-facing skills with experience acting as a trusted technical advisor to external partners and executive stakeholders.
- A "first principles" thinker who is equally comfortable debugging a hardware issue on the floor, writing a strategic 3-year plan, or presenting to our executive team.
- BS or MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Direct experience building or managing data collection/generation systems for machine learning.
- Experience in a specific robotics vertical such as autonomous vehicles, logistics automation, or manufacturing.
- Familiarity with the machine learning data lifecycle, including annotation, data quality, and model evaluation.
If you are a builder who is passionate about robotics and wants to solve one of the most significant challenges in the AI industry today, we would love to hear from you.
Labelbox strives to ensure pay parity across the organization and discuss compensation transparently. The expected annual base salary range for United States-based candidates is below. This range is not inclusive of any potential equity packages or additional benefits. Exact compensation varies based on a variety of factors, including skills and competencies, experience, and geographical location.
- Location: Join our dedicated tech hubs in San Francisco or Wrocław, Poland
- Work Style: Hybrid model with 2 days per week in office, combining collaboration and flexibility
- Environment: Fast-paced and high-intensity, perfect for ambitious individuals who thrive on ownership and quick decision-making
- Growth: Career advancement opportunities directly tied to your impact
- Vision: Be part of building the foundation for humanity's most transformative technology
We believe data will remain crucial in achieving artificial general intelligence. As AI models become more sophisticated, the need for high-quality, specialized training data will only grow. Join us in developing new products and services that enable the next generation of AI breakthroughs.
Labelbox is backed by leading investors including SoftBank, Andreessen Horowitz, B Capital, Gradient Ventures, Databricks Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins. Our customers include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading AI labs.
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