VP of Engineering

Field AI; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Field AI is looking for a Vice President of Engineering to oversee the engineering efforts focused on developing autonomous robotics. The role requires collaboration with product, robotics, and operations teams to ensure successful deployment and scalability of technology.

Located in sunny Irvine, California, Field AI values diversity and aims to provide an inclusive workspace where employees are evaluated solely on their merit and qualifications, free from discrimination.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in leading engineering teams for scalable systems.
• Technical depth in software platforms related to robotics.
• Ability to align technical execution with a deployment-driven roadmap.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering organization responsible for autonomous robotics.
• Ensure rigorous design, testing, and operations of robotic systems.
• Partner with cross-functional teams for alignment of roadmaps.

Job description

About the Job

FieldAI is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead the engineering organization responsible for scaling our autonomous robotics platform from early deployments to large-scale, sustained field operations. This role works across software platforms and application engineering to ensure our robots, tools, and infrastructure are designed, tested, released, and operated with the rigor required for real‑world autonomy at scale. You will partner closely with product, robotics, autonomy, and field operations leadership to align technical execution with a deployment‑driven roadmap. This role blends technical depth, organizational leadership, and operational discipline, with a strong emphasis on reliability, repeatability, and system maturity.

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

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.