- Robot type
- Robot AI and Software
- Location
- IrvineCaliforniaUSA
- Job type
- Artificial Intelligence
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Sr. Software Engineer – Mission Autonomy
Job description
Field AI is seeking an innovative Senior Software Engineer for Mission Autonomy to play a vital role in the development of highly advanced robotic and AI systems by designing and implementing intelligent decision-making frameworks. Your contribution is essential to advancing our autonomous robotic platforms and delivering cutting-edge AI-driven solutions to customers. This is a unique career opportunity to join a rapidly growing company and contribute to the success of enterprise clients in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Job responsibilities
- Semantic Scene Graph & Navigation: Develop and integrate a semantic scene graph world model to enable real-time spatial reasoning, context-aware mission planning, and natural language-driven robotic navigation.
- LLM API & Mission Autonomy Integration: Design and implement API frameworks that allow Large Language Models (LLMs) to interface with robotic autonomy stacks, enabling seamless language-based mission execution and feedback handling.
- Testing & Validation Frameworks: Maintain and expand the robotics testing framework through the development of unit and integration tests to ensure system reliability, safety, and performance.
Job requirements
- PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
- Advanced proficiency in Python programming, C++, ROS, Linux, Git
- 5+ years experience with product level AI software (e.g. state machines, behavior trees)
- Ability to effectively and efficiently communicate with all teams
- Strong problem-solving skills and proven ability to navigate complex software systems
- Strong work ethic, highly self-motivated, and able to work independently while managing multiple priorities
- Proficiency in C++ programming
- Experience with simulation environments (e.g., Gazebo, Isaac Sim)
- Experience with LLM-based decision-making frameworks in robotic systems
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