Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Simulation & Evaluation

Field AI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI in Irvine, California is seeking a Robotics Simulation Software Engineer to develop and enhance internal simulation tools critical for autonomy development and evaluation. In this role, you will improve code fidelity, debug issues, and integrate simulation into the development process.

Join a creative and diverse team solving significant challenges in robotics deployment. With a focus on innovation and interdisciplinary work, Field AI is redefining the standards of robotics by leveraging experience from industry leaders like NASA JPL and Tesla.

Qualifications

• Experience in autonomous systems and robotics simulation.
• Ability to improve simulation fidelity and understand real-world robot behaviors.
• Collaborative skills to work with various teams including autonomy and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Build and enhance simulation tools for robot development.
• Maintain simulation systems to ensure high fidelity.
• Work with different teams to integrate simulations into workflows.

Skills

Simulation systems maintenance

Code quality improvement

Debugging skills

Interdisciplinary expertise

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field

Tools

Simulation software tools

Programming languages (e.g., Python, C++)

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a Robotics Simulation Software Engineer to build and improve Field AI’s internal simulation tools used for autonomy development, debugging, and evaluation.

This role is for someone who goes beyond simply running simulators. We are looking for an engineer who can maintain and extend simulation systems, improve code quality and fidelity, debug simulator-to-robot gaps, and help turn real‑world robot behavior into reproducible simulation scenarios.

You will work closely with autonomy, infrastructure, and field teams to make simulation a practical part of the development loop: reproduce field issues, improve autonomy, and validate robot behavior before returning to the field.

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 all‑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 an