Software Engineer - Mission Autonomy

Field AI is seeking an innovative Senior Software Engineer for Mission Autonomy to play a vital role in the development of highly advanced robotic and AI systems by designing and implementing intelligent decision-making frameworks. Your contribution is essential to advancing our autonomous robotic platforms and delivering cutting-edge AI-driven solutions to customers. This is a unique career opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and contribute to the success of enterprise clients in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Semantic Scene Graph & Navigation:
  Develop and integrate a semantic scene graph world model to enable real-time spatial reasoning, context-aware mission planning, and natural language-driven robotic navigation.
• LLM API & Mission Autonomy Integration:
  Design and implement API frameworks that allow Large Language Models (LLMs) to interface with robotic autonomy stacks, enabling seamless language-based mission execution and feedback handling.
• Testing & Validation Frameworks:
  Maintain and expand the robotics testing framework through the development of unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability, safety, and performance.

• PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency in Python programming, C++, ROS, Linux, Git.
• 5+ years experience with product level AI software (e.g. state machines, behavior trees).
• Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with all teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to navigate complex software systems.
• Strong work ethic, highly self-motivated, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities.

• Proficiency in C++ programming.
• Experience with simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim).
• Experience with LLM-based decision-making frameworks in robotic systems.

We are headquartered in always-sunny Irvine, Southern California and have US based and global teammates.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.