Senior IT & Security Operations Engineer

Field AI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI in Irvine, California is seeking a Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer to enhance our systems for robotics engineering. The ideal candidate thrives in a startup setting, adept at building resilient systems and solving complex challenges. Your work will contribute to the deployment of robots in unstructured environments, making a significant impact in the field of AI.

Join us and collaborate with a talented team, committed to innovation and excellence. We offer a diverse and inclusive work environment for all employees.

Qualifications

• Experience in macOS/Linux environments.
• Ability to build durable systems from imperfect starting points.
• Strong skills in identity management and endpoint security.

Responsibilities

• Own the systems that keep the robotics engineering organization secure.
• Manage SaaS access and office/lab networking.
• Hands-on troubleshooting of system issues.

Job description

Who are We?

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.

Learn more at https://fieldai.com.

About the Job

Field AI is looking for a senior hands‑on IT infrastructure engineer to own the systems that keep a robotics engineering organization secure and productive: macOS/Linux endpoints, identity, SaaS access, office/lab networking, and endpoint security. This role is ideal for someone who has operated in fast‑moving startup environments, enjoys building durable systems from imperfect starting points, and can move between strategic design and hands‑on troubleshooting.

Compensation and Benefits

Our salary range is generous and 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.

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.

Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution

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.

Join us, shape the future, and be part of a fun, close‑knit team on an exciting journey!

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.