Hiring: Senior Autonomy Engineer - Federal Company: FieldAI Location: Irvine, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 10:27:17 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : AI, C++, Confluence, Git, Jira, Linux, Python About the job Experience: •PhD degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field or MS degree in a related field with 2+ years of industry or applied research experience, or BS degree in a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience •2+ years of industry or applied research experience, or BS degree in a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience Qualifications: •Proficiency in Python, C++, Git, ROS/ROS2 •Operational familiarity with Linux-based systems, containerization, and cloud infrastructure •Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across software, hardware, and networking layers •Self-starter mindset with the ability to thrive in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments •The Extras That Set You Apart •Demonstrated capacity to work directly with customers in high-stakes, fast-paced settings, translating needs into technical solutions •Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users •Willingness to travel and work on-site with customers as needed •This position is for our FieldAI Federal Team.  This team works on projects connected to the U.S. government which requires U.S. Person eligibility.  A U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R  §120.62 includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) refugee or asylee. •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. Compensation: •$150,000 - $180,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!