Robotics AI Engineer: Precise Sensor Calibration

Medium; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI in Irvine, CA is seeking a Robotics AI Engineer to advance sensor calibration for our autonomous robots. You will work on calibration pipelines across LiDAR, cameras, and IMU, enabling robust perception and reliable navigation.

This role emphasizes scalable C++/Python tooling, collaboration with the CLAM team, and contributions to production-grade calibration workflows in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years of work experience as a robotics software engineer with robotics, computer vision and sensor calibration expertise.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python with maintainable code skills.
• Solid background in 3D geometry and computer vision.
• Knowledge of sensor calibration techniques (camera intrinsic, LiDAR-Camera, multi-sensor extrinsic).
• Hands-on experience with sensor data processing tools like PCL, Open3D, OpenCV, Kalibr.
• Familiarity with ROS and Ubuntu.
• Familiarity with Ceres, GTSAM, g2o.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine sensor calibration workflows for LiDAR, cameras, and IMUs, including intrinsic, extrinsic and temporal calibration.
• Design scalable systems to manage and process large sensor datasets for calibration.
• Implement and optimize algorithms in C++ and Python with clean, maintainable code.
• Explore and integrate emerging calibration tools and technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project documentation requirements.

Skills

C++

Python

PCL

Open3D

OpenCV

Kalibr

ROS

Ubuntu

Ceres

GTSAM

g2o

3D geometry

computer vision

sensor calibration

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Tools

ROS

PCL

Open3D

OpenCV

Kalibr

Ubuntu

Ceres

GTSAM

g2o

Job description

Field AI in Irvine, CA is seeking a Robotics AI Engineer to advance sensor calibration for our autonomous robots. You will work on calibration pipelines across LiDAR, cameras, and IMU, enabling robust perception and reliable navigation.

This role emphasizes scalable C++/Python tooling, collaboration with the CLAM team, and contributions to production-grade calibration workflows in a fast-paced, innovative environment.