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Are you interested in solving the most critical operations problem behind cutting-edge robotics development? Interested in fast dynamic environment? Amazon's Frontier AI & Robotics (FAR) team is building advanced robotic systems through frontier foundation models, and high-quality data collection is a core input to that research.
Key job responsibilities
Own the technical execution and continuous improvement of early-stage data collection for advanced robotics. Partner with researchers to translate research objectives into reliable collection workflows, improve data quality, and shorten policy training iteration cycles. Work independently within agreed priorities, providing hands-on technical guidance to data collectors and coordinating execution across research, engineering, and operations.
In this role, you will
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Own end to end collection iterations for assigned research tasks, from requirements and station readiness through pilot data collection, quality review, and delivery of training-ready data. Coordinate dependencies and resolve blockers to meet agreed quality and turnaround goals.
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Partner with researchers to develop and refine SOPs, translating task objectives, failure modes, and evaluation feedback into clear collection instructions and acceptance criteria. Maintain version control and ensure collectors adopt changes consistently.
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Serve as the technical subject matter expert for assigned data collection workflows, equipment, and tools. Independently diagnose complex issues involving robotics hardware, sensors, calibration, collection software, and data integrity; engage engineering partners when resolution requires deeper expertise.
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Provide daily technical direction and coaching to data collectors. Demonstrate correct execution, calibrate collectors against quality standards, and develop their troubleshooting skills and judgment.
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Assess operational and technical risks, including equipment readiness, unsafe conditions, data loss, and quality degradation. Determine when to continue, pause collection, or escalate, and coordinate recovery within established safety and technical boundaries.
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Coordinate technical and nontechnical stakeholders, including researchers, engineering, operations, and annotation partners. Communicate priorities, trade-offs, risks, and decisions clearly, and escalate issues that threaten delivery commitments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's degree or above in Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or experience working in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
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Demonstrated ability to deliver independently within defined objectives, coordinate multiple partner teams, and resolve operational blockers with limited guidance
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Experience diagnosing hardware, software, or process issues, using evidence to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
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Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills, including the ability to assess risks and make sound technical decisions with incomplete information
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Working understanding of how collection quality, task coverage, and consistency affect model training and evaluation, with the ability to translate research requirements into executable procedures and quality checks
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Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others and communicate complex information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences, including remote teams and colleagues who use English as a second language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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2+ years of experience in technical operations, engineering, technical project management, or a related role involving hands-on ownership of complex systems or workflows
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Experience developing SOPs, technical documentation, performance metrics, and process improvements, and ensuring their adoption
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Experience with robotics, teleoperation, egocentric video, or multimodal sensor data
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Experience supporting ML/AI data collection, annotation, quality assurance, or model evaluation workflows
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Familiarity with sensor calibration, timestamp synchronization, pose tracking, and data integrity checks
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Experience using vibe coding agents to build and maintain lightweight operational tools
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Experience taking an experimental workflow from initial pilot through repeatable execution across multiple stations or teams
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, San Francisco - 110,400.00 - 191,200.00 USD annually
DESCRIPTION
Are you interested in solving the most critical operations problem behind cutting-edge robotics development? Interested in fast dynamic environment? Amazon's Frontier AI & Robotics (FAR) team is building advanced robotic systems through frontier foundation models, and high-quality data collection is a core input to that research.
Key job responsibilities
Own the technical execution and continuous improvement of early-stage data collection for advanced robotics. Partner with researchers to translate research objectives into reliable collection workflows, improve data quality, and shorten policy training iteration cycles. Work independently within agreed priorities, providing hands-on technical guidance to data collectors and coordinating execution across research, engineering, and operations.
In this role, you will
-
Own end to end collection iterations for assigned research tasks, from requirements and station readiness through pilot data collection, quality review, and delivery of training-ready data. Coordinate dependencies and resolve blockers to meet agreed quality and turnaround goals.
-
Partner with researchers to develop and refine SOPs, translating task objectives, failure modes, and evaluation feedback into clear collection instructions and acceptance criteria. Maintain version control and ensure collectors adopt changes consistently.
-
Serve as the technical subject matter expert for assigned data collection workflows, equipment, and tools. Independently diagnose complex issues involving robotics hardware, sensors, calibration, collection software, and data integrity; engage engineering partners when resolution requires deeper expertise.
-
Provide daily technical direction and coaching to data collectors. Demonstrate correct execution, calibrate collectors against quality standards, and develop their troubleshooting skills and judgment.
-
Assess operational and technical risks, including equipment readiness, unsafe conditions, data loss, and quality degradation. Determine when to continue, pause collection, or escalate, and coordinate recovery within established safety and technical boundaries.
-
Coordinate technical and nontechnical stakeholders, including researchers, engineering, operations, and annotation partners. Communicate priorities, trade-offs, risks, and decisions clearly, and escalate issues that threaten delivery commitments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
-
Bachelor's degree or above in Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field, or experience working in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM)
-
Demonstrated ability to deliver independently within defined objectives, coordinate multiple partner teams, and resolve operational blockers with limited guidance
-
Experience diagnosing hardware, software, or process issues, using evidence to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
-
Strong problem-solving and systems-thinking skills, including the ability to assess risks and make sound technical decisions with incomplete information
-
Working understanding of how collection quality, task coverage, and consistency affect model training and evaluation, with the ability to translate research requirements into executable procedures and quality checks
-
Demonstrated ability to train and mentor others and communicate complex information clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences, including remote teams and colleagues who use English as a second language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
-
2+ years of experience in technical operations, engineering, technical project management, or a related role involving hands-on ownership of complex systems or workflows
-
Experience developing SOPs, technical documentation, performance metrics, and process improvements, and ensuring their adoption
-
Experience with robotics, teleoperation, egocentric video, or multimodal sensor data
-
Experience supporting ML/AI data collection, annotation, quality assurance, or model evaluation workflows
-
Familiarity with sensor calibration, timestamp synchronization, pose tracking, and data integrity checks
-
Experience using vibe coding agents to build and maintain lightweight operational tools
-
Experience taking an experimental workflow from initial pilot through repeatable execution across multiple stations or teams
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, CA, San Francisco - 110,400.00 - 191,200.00 USD annually
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Benchmark your credentials against EB-2 requirements
Tech Lead roles often qualify under EB-2 if your employer can document that the position requires an advanced degree or its equivalent. Pull your foreign transcripts and any graduate coursework now, before an employer files your PERM, to confirm how USCIS will evaluate your education level.
Filter your job search by PERM filing history
Not all tech employers sponsor permanent residency. Use Migrate Mate to search for Tech Lead roles at companies with verified PERM filing activity, so you're targeting employers who have already run the labor certification process rather than those doing it for the first time.
Verify your role meets specialty occupation standards
Check the O*NET occupation profile for Software and Web Development Managers and Systems Architects to confirm your job duties align with the technical leadership functions DOL expects. A mismatch between your actual duties and the PERM job description is one of the most common audit triggers.
Negotiate the PERM job description before signing
The PERM application locks in the minimum requirements for your role permanently. Before you accept an offer, confirm the job description specifies your actual degree field and experience level, not a broader requirement your employer drafted for a different candidate pool.
Ask employers about their I-140 concurrent filing policy
Some employers file the I-140 petition concurrently with PERM approval, which starts your priority date clock earlier. Others wait. For candidates from oversubscribed countries, the gap between these two approaches can affect how quickly you can change roles under AC21 portability.
Understand how EB-3 backlogs affect your career flexibility
If your priority date is current under EB-3, you can file I-485 adjustment of status and gain work authorization that isn't tied to a single employer. Confirm with USCIS monthly Visa Bulletin cutoff dates whether your country of birth and preference category allow concurrent filing.
Green Card Tech Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Tech Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Tech Lead positions typically qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on how the employer structures the PERM job description. EB-2 requires the role to mandate an advanced degree or its equivalent in a specific technical field. EB-3 applies when a bachelor's degree is the documented minimum. Your employer's attorney drafts the requirements, so the classification is determined before PERM is filed, not retroactively.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Tech Lead?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap and a six-year maximum stay. PERM-based green card sponsorship has no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries, and approval results in lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable nonimmigrant status. The process takes longer, often two to four years including PERM audit risk, but the outcome is permanent authorization not tied to a single employer after the I-485 is filed.
What does the PERM process actually require from a Tech Lead candidate?
You need to meet the minimum requirements documented in the PERM job description exactly as written. DOL requires your employer to conduct a supervised recruitment campaign proving no qualified U.S. worker applied. Your role in the process is limited to providing transcripts, employment verification letters, and a resume that matches the advertised requirements. Mismatches between your actual background and the PERM job description can trigger an audit.
How do I find Tech Lead jobs where the employer is already open to green card sponsorship?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Tech Lead roles by verified PERM and I-140 filing history. This narrows your list to employers who have completed the process before, which significantly reduces the risk of a sponsorship commitment falling through mid-process. Companies with prior PERM filings in technical leadership roles understand the timeline and cost involved, making them more reliable sponsors.
Can I change jobs after my employer files my PERM application?
Changing employers resets the PERM process entirely, since the labor certification is tied to the specific employer and job description. Once your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days, AC21 portability lets you move to a same or similar occupation without losing your priority date. For Tech Leads, a new role in a comparable technical leadership function typically qualifies, but the new employer must agree to continue the green card process.