About Welo Data
Welo Data, a Welo Global brand, is the multilingual data and evaluation partner for foundation labs and enterprises deploying GenAI systems globally. They deliver the human judgment, data infrastructure, and evaluation systems that ensure AI models perform reliably across languages, cultures, and real-world contexts, at every stage from training through deployment. Its global network of 500,000+ vetted experts spans 300+ languages and locales, enabling high-quality multilingual data creation and structured model evaluation across the full spectrum of modern AI applications — from large language models and voice and speech systems to agentic workflows and robotics and embodied AI. This breadth of linguistic, cultural, and domain expertise enables Welo Data to address critical AI development challenges, including safety, bias, inclusivity, and cross-lingual reliability. A unified global operating model, led by specialized program and quality experts and grounded in assessment-driven talent selection, localized rubrics, and continuous calibration, ensures consistent performance across languages, domains, and modalities. Underpinning all of this is NIMO™ (Network Identity Management and Operations), Welo Data's proprietary identity and fraud-prevention framework. Built to maintain data integrity and workforce trust across a global contributor base, NIMO combines advanced verification, continuous monitoring, and structured QA to ensure every dataset is accurate, traceable, and culturally grounded. welodata.ai
Key Responsibilities
Safety Strategy & Ownership
Define and own the end-to-end safety and compliance strategy across robotics operations.
Establish and maintain safety standards, protocols, and operating procedures.
Develop and track safety KPIs and compliance metrics.
Proactively identify risks and implement preventative safety measures.
Operational Safety Management
Ensure safe execution of all robotics workflows, including:
Robot operation and handling
Teleoperation sessions
Lab and field activities
Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
Enforce adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) across all teams.
Act as the authority to pause or stop operations if safety risks are identified.
Compliance & Process Enforcement
Ensure all activities comply with:
Client requirements
Internal operational guidelines
Applicable safety standards and policies
Maintain and evolve compliance documentation, SOPs, and safety guidelines.
Monitor adherence to workflows, data handling procedures, and operational controls.
Incident Management & Risk Mitigation
Lead incident reporting, investigation, and resolution processes.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Maintain logs and reporting for all safety and compliance incidents.
Proactively identify trends and implement risk mitigation strategies.
Training & Team Enablement
Design and deliver safety training and certification programs for all operational roles.
Ensure all team members are properly trained before engaging in robotics workflows.
Promote a safety-first culture across the organization.
Provide guidance and support to Workflow Managers and operators on safety best practices.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
Track and report on safety performance metrics (incident rates, compliance adherence, audit results).
Drive continuous improvement in safety processes, tools, and workflows.
Identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements that maintain safety while increasing operational efficiency.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary point of contact for safety and compliance with client stakeholders.
Provide regular reporting and updates on safety performance and risk mitigation.
Lead discussions on safety protocols, audits, and escalations.
Anticipate client needs and proactively strengthen safety frameworks.
Experience
Experience in safety, compliance, or operations roles within robotics, hardware, manufacturing, or similar environments.
Proven ability to manage safety programs in fast-paced, operational settings.
Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
Familiarity with robotics environments, lab operations, or teleoperation workflows preferred.
Core Skills
Strong understanding of safety protocols, compliance frameworks, and operational risk management.
Experience with RCA, CAPA, and incident management processes.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to enforce standards and influence teams.
Ability to balance operational efficiency with strict safety requirements.
High attention to detail and strong problem-solving mindset.
Key Competencies
Ownership and accountability for safety outcomes.
Strong decision-making under pressure.
Ability to enforce standards while maintaining team alignment.
Proactive risk identification and mitigation.
Leadership and team enablement.