Software Engineer, Developer Infrastructure

FieldAIIrvine, California

$115,000 - $170,000 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Compensation

$115,000-$170,000/year

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

FieldAI’s Irvine team is where embodied AI meets real robots, real sensors, and real field deployments. 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. If you want your work to ship, get tested on hardware, and improve through real deployments, Irvine is the place. We go beyond typical data-driven approaches or pure transformer-only architectures, combining rigorous engineering with learning systems proven in globally deployed solutions that deliver results today and get better every time our robots run in the field.

We’re seeking a skilled and motivated Software Engineer, Developer Infrastructure to design, build, and maintain the internal systems that power our engineering organization.

In this role, you will own development environments, tooling infrastructure, and build systems that enable teams across robotics, web, AI/ML, and data to ship reliably and efficiently. You’ll work closely with developers, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to improve code quality, developer velocity, and system consistency across our monorepo.

This is a high-leverage role with broad impact across the company’s engineering output.

What You'll Do:

Build and maintain containerized development environments
Develop and enforce automated code quality and style checks
Design and maintain internal CLI tools and developer workflows
Own and improve monorepo build systems, file structure, and documentation
Partner with robotics, web, data, and ML teams to support their development needs
Improve developer velocity, reliability, and consistency across the codebase

What You Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–7 years of software engineering experience
Strong programming or scripting skills (Python or similar)
Hands-on experience with Docker or other containerization technologies
Solid understanding of Linux systems and development environments
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate across teams

What Sets You Apart:

Experience with build systems such as Bazel or Nx
Experience supporting robotics software stacks (e.g., ROS, real-time systems, sensor integration)
Hands-on experience designing or maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions)

$115,000 - $170,000 a year

Our salary range is highly competitive with the market, but we take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary. Base pay offered may vary depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

In addition to competitive compensation, FieldAI offers comprehensive benefits, equity participation, and the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge advancements in AI and robotics.

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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This job at FieldAI is located in Irvine, California, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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Candidates can expect a pay range of $115,000 and $170,000 per year.

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FieldAI is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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FieldAI offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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