# Robotics Autonomy Engineer - Perception at FieldAI

- Company: FieldAI
- What the company does: One Autonomy for All Robots. Field-proven embodied AI software that is finally unlocking the full potential of mobile robots in the real world. Backed by Khosla.
- Company website: https://fieldai.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Irvine, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $100K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-16
- Apply by: 2026-10-31
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/field-ai/95c1d7a7-f2b4-45ca-9888-2196b14afa77
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/fieldai-robotics-autonomy-engineer-perception/

## About the role

At FieldAI , we’re building autonomy for robots that operate in the real world, in harsh environments, and under challenging conditions where traditional sensing breaks down. We’re looking for a Robotics Autonomy Engineer - Perception to own and advance perception capabilities for our federal autonomy programs.

## What they're looking for

- PhD degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or MS degree in a related field with 2+ years of industry or applied research experience, or BS degree in a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience
- Strong background in robot perception, localization, and mapping (SLAM) for real-world robotic systems
- Hands-on experience developing and deploying perception software in field robotics environments (not just simulation)
- Proficiency in modern robotics software development (C++, Python) and ROS/ROS2 based systems
- Experience working with robot perception and state estimation (VIO, LIO, mapping, sensor fusion etc.)
- Ability to take ownership of complex subsystems, from design through field deployment and long-term maintenance

Tags: Federal