1.5 Robotics AI Engineer – Field Foundation Models & Dynamics Foundation Models

Field AI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI is looking for a Robotics AI Engineer to innovate in AI-powered robotics. This role focuses on designing AI-driven planning and control systems to ensure unstructured environment operation. You will join a dynamic team committed to transforming robotics with cutting-edge technology and creativity.

Enjoy the opportunity to work alongside experts from leading companies and make a tangible impact. Based in Irvine, California, we are open to hybrid or remote work options.

Qualifications

• Experience in AI-driven planning and control systems.
• Strong knowledge of robotics and autonomous systems.
• Ability to operate robots in unstructured environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop AI-driven planning for robotics.
• Implement control architectures for robotic systems.
• Ensure operation in high-stakes environments.

Skills

AI-driven planning

Control architectures

Robotics

Autonomy and decision-making

Job description

Field AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world. We are building risk‑aware, reliable, and field‑ready AI systems that address the most complex challenges in robotics, unlocking the full potential of embodied intelligence. We go beyond typical data‑driven approaches or pure transformer‑based architectures, and are charting a new course, with already‑globally‑deployed solutions delivering real‑world results and rapidly improving models through real‑field applications.

Are you driven by the challenge of building next‑generation AI‑powered robotics? Do you thrive at the intersection of advanced autonomy, real‑world deployment, and AI‑native decision‑making? We are seeking a Robotics AI Engineer – Field Foundation Models & Dynamics Foundation Models to push the boundaries of risk‑aware, self‑evolving robotic intelligence. In this role, you will design, develop, and implement cutting‑edge AI‑driven planning and control architectures, ensuring our robots operate seamlessly in unstructured, high‑stakes environments. This is your opportunity to redefine the future of embodied AI, working alongside a world‑class team that values bold innovation, hands‑on execution, and AI‑first engineering. If you’re eager to build autonomy that adapts, learns, and makes decisions with intelligence beyond traditional models, we want to hear from you!

Compensation and Benefits

Our salary range is between $70,000 and $300,000 annual, but we take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary; base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Also, while we enjoy being together on‑site, we are open to exploring a hybrid or remote option.

Why Join Field AI?

We are solving one of the world’s most complex challenges: deploying robots in unstructured, previously unknown environments. Our Field Foundational Models set a new standard in perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, ensuring our approach is explainable and safe for deployment.

You will have the opportunity to work with a world‑class team that thrives on creativity, resilience, and bold thinking. With a decade‑long track record of deploying solutions in the field, winning DARPA challenge segments, and bringing expertise from organizations like DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise Self‑Driving, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute, and SpaceX, we are set to achieve our ambitious goals.

To tackle such ambitious challenges, we need a team as unique as our vision — innovators who go beyond conventional methods and are eager to tackle tough, uncharted questions. We’re seeking individuals who challenge the status quo, dive into uncharted territory, and bring interdisciplinary expertise. Our team requires not only top AI talent but also exceptional software developers, engineers, product designers, field deployment experts, and communicators.

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

Inclusivity and Equal Opportunity

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.