Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer
About Mecka AI
Mecka AI is building the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI.
We design and operate global systems for data capture, data labeling, and hardware-enabled workflows used by leading AI labs and robotics companies to train and validate humanoid and embodied AI systems.
We work closely with frontier robotics teams to bridge real-world data, simulation, learning-based systems, and deployed hardware.
About Mecka AI
Mecka AI is building the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI.
We work directly with robotics companies and AI teams to support real-world robot deployments and high-quality data capture, ensuring systems operate reliably in live environments and produce data suitable for training and evaluation.
Our work happens on the ground - in labs, factories, and deployment sites - where execution and technical judgment matter.
Our Mission
Robotics will become the largest industry in human history - larger than anything that has come before it. As intelligent machines move into the physical world, they will dramatically expand global GDP, raise the material standard of living for everyone, and ultimately help make humanity a multiplanetary civilization. None of that happens without one thing: enormous amounts of high-quality, real-world data.
Mecka AI builds that foundation. We are the data infrastructure layer for robotics and embodied AI - the substrate that teaches machines to perceive, reason, and act in reality. Get this right, and we accelerate the most important technological transition of our time.
Our Culture
Excellence as the baseline. We hold an extremely high bar and expect the best work of your career. Mediocrity isn't interesting to us.
Highly technical. We reason from first principles, not by analogy. The best argument wins - regardless of title or tenure.
Truth-seeking. We are relentlessly honest with ourselves and each other. We chase reality - measured, not assumed - and kill our own bad ideas fast.
Maniacal urgency. The work matters and the clock is real. We move fast, ship, measure, and iterate.
Extreme ownership. You own outcomes end-to-end - no hand-offs, no excuses, no waiting for permission.
Hardcore. This is a high-intensity environment for people who want to do the defining work of their lives.
The Role
We’re hiring a Forward Deployment Robotics Engineer based in New York to support robot deployments, data capture, and teleoperation workflows.
This is a hands-on, on-site role. You will be the person physically present during deployments - making sure robots are set up correctly, running smoothly, and capturing data according to requirements.
You’ll work closely with customers, remote engineering teams, and teleop operators to keep deployments moving and issues resolved in real time.
Responsibilities
Robot Deployment & On-Site Support
Go on-site for robot deployments, pilots, and tests
Ensure robots are properly set up, calibrated, and operational
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and networking issues on site
Act as the on-site technical owner during deployments
Data Capture Leadership
Lead on-site data capture during robot operation
Ensure data is captured correctly, consistently, and at required quality
Monitor sensors, cameras, telemetry, and logs during capture sessions
Identify and resolve issues that could impact data quality
Teleoperation Support
Support teleoperation workflows during deployments
Coordinate with remote teleop operators and engineering teams
Assist with setup, testing, and monitoring of teleop systems
Escalate issues clearly and quickly when needed
Communication & Reporting
Serve as the local point of contact in New York
Provide clear updates on deployment status and issues
Document problems, fixes, and learnings from the field
Help improve deployment and data capture processes over time
Who You Are
Required Experience
Prior experience as a field technician, field engineer, or on-site support at a robotics company
Hands-on experience supporting real robot deployments
Experience leading or supporting data capture operations
Familiarity with teleoperation systems or remote robot operation
Comfortable working with Linux-based systems, cameras, sensors, and networking
You Are
Highly hands-on and comfortable working on-site
Calm under pressure and able to troubleshoot in real time
Detail-oriented and quality-focused
Clear communicator between field teams and remote engineering
Willing to travel locally to deployment sites as needed
Why This Role
Be directly involved in real-world robotics deployments
Own on-site execution and data capture quality
Work closely with cutting-edge robotics systems and teams
High responsibility and autonomy in a fast-moving environment
Inclusive Hiring at Mecka
We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive candidate experience. Should you require any accommodation whatsoever during the interview process, please inform us without any hesitation. Mecka is dedicated to ensuring equal treatment and opportunity in all phases of recruitment, selection, and employment, in compliance with employment law. We do not discriminate based on gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other protected category. Mecka is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering a culture of inclusivity and maintaining a work environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Use of Artificial Intelligence in Recruitment
Mecka uses artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly to support administrative and efficiency-focused aspects of our recruitment process. This includes activities such as drafting job descriptions, generating interview questions, note-taking and recordings, and supporting sourcing and scheduling workflows. All candidate evaluations, interviews, and hiring decisions are made by members of the Mecka team. While AI tools may assist with screening and assessment, they do not replace human judgment in selection decisions. Our use of AI is intended to streamline routine tasks, improve consistency, and enhance the overall candidate experience. We are committed to upholding principles of fairness, transparency, and accountability in all hiring activities. Mecka regularly reviews its recruitment practices to mitigate bias and to ensure alignment with applicable laws and evolving best practices.