1.8 Robotics AI Engineer - Calibration, Localization, and Mapping

Robotics AI Engineer – Calibration, Localization, and Mapping

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.

About Field AI

Field AI is at the forefront of robotic embodied AI, transforming industries like construction, security, mining, and manufacturing. Our autonomous robots operate globally, often in harsh environments, delivering critical insights to customers. Whether monitoring construction progress, ensuring safety compliance, or conducting predictive maintenance, Field AI is advancing technology to make a meaningful impact.

Learn more at https : / / fieldai.com

About the Job

Field AI is seeking passionate scientists and engineers to play a vital role in the development of advanced geometric robot perception algorithms. As a member of our Calibration, Localization, and Mapping (CLAM) team, you will work with a team of focused individuals in a fast-paced environment to deliver production-quality code within our calibration, localization, and mapping subsystems. You will work with a variety of sensing modalities and help streamline our calibration pipeline and / or develop environment-agnostic localization and mapping algorithms for our downstream autonomy modules. The specific project and work you will be doing will depend on your skill set and area of interest. The ideal candidate will have a deep theoretical understanding of modern calibration, localization, and mapping algorithms, and practical skills to deliver high-quality and maintainable code on a small, focused team.

What You'll Get To Do

• Design and implement state-of-the-art calibration, localization, and mapping algorithms for our autonomous quadrupeds and humanoids
• Develop tools and metrics to validate and benchmark the performance of subsystems
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in C++ and Python
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and deploy your algorithms into real-world systems

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The Extras That Set You Apart

Field AI Onsite Work Philosophy :

Field AI believes in-person collaboration is essential for tackling complex challenges. This is a fully onsite role based in our Irvine, CA office, with flexible hours to support work-life balance.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

Our salary range is generous ($70,000 - $200,000 annual). Base pay offered may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We are open to exploring hybrid or remote options where appropriate.

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

We seek innovators who challenge the status quo, dive into uncharted territory, and bring interdisciplinary expertise. Our team requires top AI talent and exceptional software developers, engineers, product designers, field deployment experts, and communicators.

We are headquartered in Mission Viejo (Irvine adjacent), Southern California, with 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 evaluated on merit, qualifications, and performance. We do not discriminate on race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

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