Robot Autonomy Software Engineer

Job overview

The Robot Autonomy Software Engineer role is onsite in Irvine, California. Compensation is $100,000–$200,000 per year. FieldAI develops risk-aware, field-ready AI systems for robots operating in real-world environments. This engineer supports testing, deployment, and integration of wheeled robotic platforms across federal and commercial programs. The work includes debugging integrations, building tools for automated testing, and applying field feedback to improve system reliability and performance.

What you'll do

• Drive system integration, debugging, and rapid capability development
• build utilities and tools for integration and automated testing
• provide technical expertise and analysis to advance software architectures
• support deployment and integration of wheeled robotic platforms.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

robot autonomy

software engineering

robotics

ros/ros 2

embedded systems

distributed systems

automated testing

full program lifecycle

federal programs

commercial programs

irvine ca

fieldai

$100k–$200k/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full benefits, equity, and generous time off.

Why this role

FieldAI describes this as a fully onsite role at its Irvine headquarters, with flexible working hours; compensation includes benefits, equity, and time off.

About the employer

FieldAI is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.