Senior Research Engineer – Humanoid Manipulation

Field AI; Boston; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI in the Philippines is seeking a Research Engineer to enhance humanoid manipulation capabilities. This position involves working at the intersection of robotics research and applied engineering, designing and refining manipulation strategies for humanoid robots.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with research scientists and engineers to build systems that contribute to autonomous control, pushing the boundaries of manipulation research for practical applications.

Responsibilities

• Work at the intersection of robotics research and applied engineering.
• Collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and product partners.
• Design novel manipulation strategies for humanoid robots.
• Advance robotics foundation models with a focus on humanoid platforms.

Job description

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Research Engineer to join our growing humanoid manipulation efforts. In this role, you will work at the intersection of robotics research and applied engineering, building, testing, and refining manipulation capabilities that accelerate autonomous control and loco-manipulation on humanoid robots. You will collaborate closely with research scientists, engineers, and product partners to design novel manipulation strategies and deliver systems that directly feed into Field AI’s robot learning pipelines.

You will also play a key role in advancing robotics foundation models designed to be embodiment agnostic, with an initial focus on humanoid platforms. This role is about pushing the frontier of manipulation research while ensuring that breakthroughs translate into practical, scalable autonomy in real-world environments.

Equal Opportunity

FieldAI celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.