Data Collection Engineer

We are a Data Collection team focused on improving smart home devices and features through high-quality data. The data we collect supports machine learning training, evaluation, testing, and performance benchmarking, helping teams develop new capabilities and improve detection quality for customers. 
We recreate real-world scenarios and edge cases in various indoor and outdoor environments using both production and pre-release devices. We also perform comparative analysis of device motion detection performance across different generations, generating insights that help determine device readiness for mass production.

We are looking for a Data Collection Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will deep-dive into the specifics of smart home device functionality and collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence device/feature performance/detection quality improvement. This role offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of two fields: Technical Quality Assurance and field production (similar to debugging and shooting on a cinema set).
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver, creative in finding technical solutions, and resilient to changing external factors.

• →Set up and configure data collection devices on-site, including firmware flashing, network setup, and sensor calibration
• →Execute and monitor multi-device data collection sessions at remote locations according to defined scenarios, ensuring data quality and compliance in real time
• →Independently prepare field locations, including device placement and field-of-view optimization based on environmental conditions
• →Coordinate third-party providers (vehicles, locations, actors, pets) to ensure correct execution of scenarios
• →Perform HW/FW/network troubleshooting during collection with remote technical support when needed
• →Mitigate on-site operational risks and align with Project Coordinators on resource constraints
• →Document results, issues, and field observations, and drive improvements in data collection efficiency and automation

• Experience working with Smart Home, home automation, security devices, or video technologies
• Solid understanding of network setup, Wi-Fi configuration, and basic troubleshooting (routers, access points, local networks)
• Hands-on experience with technical equipment, tools, hardware installations, or field operations
• Confident use of Google Workspace and Confluence
• Strong teamwork, cross-functional collaboration, and high adaptability to changing environments
• Clear and effective communication
• Excellent time management, self-organization, and multitasking skills
• Good written and spoken English.

• Quality Assurance experience (hardware or software testing)
• Working knowledge of UNIX/Linux environments and command-line basics
• Flexibility to work evening hours if requested by project specifics.