Odyssey is pioneering world models, the next frontier of artificial intelligence. By learning from the real-world, Odyssey is training a new kind of generative model, capable of generating cinematic, interactive worlds in real-time. Odyssey’s mission is to reinvent film, gaming, and beyond.

Odyssey was founded in late 2023 by Oliver Cameron (Cruise, Voyage) and Jeff Hawke (Wayve, Oxford AI PhD), two veterans of self-driving cars and AI. They’ve since recruited a world-class team of AI researchers from Cruise, Waymo, Wayve, Tesla, Microsoft, Meta, and NVIDIA; lead computer graphics researchers from EA, Ubisoft, and Valve; and technical artists behind Hollywood blockbusters like Dune, Godzilla, Avengers, and Jurassic World.

Odyssey has raised significant venture capital from GV, EQT Ventures, Air Street Capital, DCVC, Elad Gil, Garry Tan, Soleio, Jeff Dean, Kyle Vogt, Qasar Younis, Guillermo Rauch, Soumith Chintala, and researchers from OpenAI, DeepMind, Meta, and Midjourney. Ed Catmull, the founder of Pixar, serves on Odyssey’s board.

About the Role

A data collection technician at Odyssey collects, records, and analyzes data for AI projects. They may also coordinate projects and specialize in motion capture systems. This role is an in-person role in SF County or Marin County and is ideal for ex-construction workers, hikers, guides, park rangers, personal trainers, fitness instructors, and movers.

What You Will Do

• Real world data collection with handheld, backpack and differing prototype devices.
• Scan and record diverse environments (great if you enjoy time outside!)
• You might be asked to: 
• • Assist in Project Coordination including communication with researchers, assigning tasks, training, spreadsheet, and document management/editing.
  • Equipment management: covering all stages from ordering and delivery to status tracking, installation, and troubleshooting.
  • Lab management: equipment calibration, safety protocols, and scheduling.
  • Inventory management: stock monitoring, reordering, asset tracking, and waste reduction.
• You will collect data using different devices walking in different locations for 5-6 hours per day.
• You can operate the data collection rig, managing starting, saving and uploading recordings.
• You can problem solve issues and debug issues with the device on-the-fly. Instructions and onsite training will be provided.

Who You Are

• You can deal with a prototype device, and handle it with care.
• You can debug basic technical issues with the device.
• You have intuition on photography concepts, such as lighting, exposure, aperture, and framing.
• You are interested in computer vision technologies.
• You can wear a 25lb backpack device and walk multiple miles per day.
• You have access to a car to transport the device safely to a capture spot.