Software Integration Engineer - Federal

About the Job

At FieldAI, we build autonomous robotic systems that operate in demanding, real-world environments where tight integration between hardware and software is critical. We're looking for a Software Engineer to support testing, deployment, and integration of wheeled robotic platforms across both federal and commercial programs.

What You'll Get To Do

• Drive strategic integration, debugging, and rapid capability development while providing essential software support
• Build robust utilities and tools to facilitate integration and automated testing for system software builds
• Provide high-level technical expertise and analytical insights to advance the development of robust software architectures

What You Have

• 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
• Proven expertise in software engineering across the full program lifecycle, with a focus on early-stage system design and development
• Experience/Familiarity with robotics middleware such as ROS / ROS 2 or similar distributed robotics software systems
• Experience/Familiarity with distributed systems (multiple nodes, real-time comms)
• Experience/Familiarity with embedded systems (C/C++ on constrained hardware)
• Ability to work effectively across adjacent domains, including software, electronics, networking, and mechanical interfaces
• Proven track record managing complex programs with multiple dependencies in agile/hybrid frameworks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to executives and diverse audiences
• Strong analytical capabilities, with experience in financial modeling, ROI analysis, and tracking KPIs
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-growth startup environments; proactive, adaptable, resilient

The Extras That Set You Apart

• Experience deploying, operating, or maintaining mission-critical systems in real-world environments
• Experience using Jira or Wrike or Confluence or other program management software tools
• Ability 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

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $100,000-$200,000. The actual offer for this position will be based on factors such as relevant experience, competencies, certifications, and how well the candidate meets the qualifications outlined above. Part of our compensation package also includes full benefits, equity, and generous time off.

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.