FieldAI

FieldAI

AI Solutions Engineer (Fixed-Term)

Irvine, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 33 days ago
PythonNLPLLMsAgentic AILLMOpsRoboticsResearchCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • FieldAI's Irvine team is where embodied AI meets real robots, real sensors, and real field deployments.
  • If you want your work to ship, get tested on hardware, and improve through real deployments, Irvine is the place.
  • This role combines hands-on engineering, customer discovery, and product thinking to turn high-impact workflows into repeatable capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Build and ship production AI features that deliver measurable customer value.
  • Design and implement end-to-end solutions using Python and production LLM systems.
  • Partner closely with Product, Research, and Engineering to prioritize and deliver high-impact features.
  • Based in the heart of Southern California's robotics ecosystem, we build risk-aware, reliable, field-ready AI systems that solve the hardest problems in robotics and unlock the full potential of embodied intelligence.

Requirements

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience in software engineering, applied AI, or a related technical domain.
  • Strong Python proficiency and experience shipping production-grade software.
  • Experience with agentic systems, tool use, and workflow orchestration.
  • Experience in customer discovery and translating business requirements into technical solutions.
  • High ownership mindset and ability to execute in ambiguous, cross-functional environments.
  • Ability to travel to customer sites.
  • Familiarity with model evaluation, quality measurement, and reliability practices.
  • You have built side projects or products that solve real-world workflow problems.
  • Hands-on experience building and operating production LLM applications.
  • Strong problem-solving and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
  • What Sets You Apart
  • Background in forward deployed engineering, solutions engineering, or professional services.
  • Our salary range is generous and we consider each individual's background and experience when determining final compensation. Base pay may vary based on role scope, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and the Irvine, California market. Why Join FieldAI in Irvine? In Irvine, you will work where the robots are. Our local team builds and tests systems on real hardware with real sensors, then ships them to operate in unstructured, previously unknown environments around the world. We are solving one of robotics' hardest challenges: reliable deployment outside the lab. Our Field Foundational Models™ raise the bar for perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, with an emphasis on explainability and safety for real-world use. You will collaborate with a world-class team that thrives on creativity, resilience, and bold thinking. We bring deep experience from organizations such as DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute, and SpaceX, along with a track record of field deployments and strong performance in DARPA challenge segments. Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution We are looking for builders who want their work to leave the whiteboard and show up on robots. If you enjoy tackling tough, uncharted questions and working across disciplines, you will find your people here. Our teams span AI, software, robotics engineering, product, field deployment, and technical communication, all focused on shipping systems that perform in the real world. Our headquarters is in Irvine, and we partner closely with teams there as well as colleagues across the US and around the world. Join us in Southern California and help define what dependable, field-ready autonomy looks like. We value diverse perspectives and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We evaluate candidates and employees based on merit, qualifications, and performance, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected statu

Compensation

  • Our salary range is generous and we consider each individual's background and experience when determining final compensation.

Company info

  • As an AI Solution Engineer at Field AI, you will work closely with strategic customers to ship production AI solutions that solve real business and operational problems.

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