FieldAI · 11 hours ago
1.79 Sr. AI Research Engineer, Autonomous Systems & Robotics Research
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expFieldAI is transforming how robots interact with the real world by building risk-aware, reliable AI systems. They are seeking a Sr. AI Research Engineer to design, build, and deploy robust autonomous robotic systems that operate in complex environments, integrating various robotics components to ensure reliable autonomy.
Enterprise SoftwareRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics
Responsibilities
Build and Integrate Robotics Systems
Design and implement core robotics systems spanning perception, state estimation, planning, and control
Integrate learning-based components with classical robotics pipelines
Own system-level behavior and performance on real robotic platforms
Deploy and Operate in the Real World
Lead deployment and validation of robotic systems in unstructured environments
Debug complex interactions between hardware, software, and autonomy
Improve robustness, safety, and reliability through iterative field testing
Collaborate Across Disciplines
Work closely with research scientists to transition algorithms into production-ready systems
Partner with mechanical and electrical engineers on hardware integration
Collaborate with field teams to understand operational constraints and requirements
Drive Technical Execution
Lead technical design reviews and contribute to architecture decisions
Mentor junior engineers and help raise the bar for engineering quality
Balance near-term delivery with longer-term system improvements
Advance Field-Ready Autonomy
Contribute to autonomy capabilities such as traversability, navigation, manipulation, and recovery behaviors
Help define evaluation metrics and testing strategies for real-world performance
Qualification
Required
BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
7+ years of experience building and deploying robotics systems in real-world settings
Strong foundation in robotics fundamentals including kinematics, dynamics, control, and state estimation
Hands-on experience integrating autonomy software with real robotic hardware
Proficiency in C++ and/or Python, with experience in robotics middleware (ROS, ROS 2, or similar)
Proven ability to debug complex system-level issues
Strong ownership mindset and ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments
Preferred
Experience with field robotics or safety-critical autonomous systems
Familiarity with learning-enabled autonomy and sim-to-real workflows
Background in manipulation, mobile robotics, or multi-sensor perception
Experience deploying systems at scale or supporting long-running robotic operations
Track record of technical leadership or mentorship
Contributions to open-source robotics software
Company
FieldAI
FieldAI is pioneering the development of a field-proven, hardware agnostic brain technology that enables many different types of robots to operate autonomously in hazardous, offroad, and potentially harsh industrial settings – all without GPS, maps, or any pre-programmed routes.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$405M2025-08-20Series Unknown· $91M
2025-08-20Series A· $314M
Leadership Team
Ali Agha
Founder and CEO
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