Odyssey is pioneering generative 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. With leaders from Waymo, Tesla, Meta, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Cruise, Wayve, OpenAI, Deepmind and Pixar, Odyssey’s mission is to reinvent film, gaming, and more.

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.