Senior Robot Perception Engineer

Field AI

Senior Robotics Perception Engineer at Field AI developing perception systems for robots in challenging environments. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to integrate advanced sensor technologies and improve performance.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeIrvine • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and Maintain Perception Systems
Develop robust localization and mapping capabilities that perform reliably in unstructured, off-road, and field conditions.
Develop and Integrate Sensor-Based Perception
Implement perception algorithms that fuse data from multiple sensors such as LiDAR, cameras, RADAR and inertial sensors.
Deploy Perception Software on Real Robots
Bring perception algorithms from development to deployment on physical robotic systems.
Improve System Robustness and Scalability
Contribute to code quality, testing, and long-term maintainability of perception systems.
Collaborate Across Teams
Work closely with engineers, researchers, and operators to define perception requirements and deliver reliable solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Strong background in robot perception, localization, and mapping (SLAM) for real-world robotic systems.
Hands-on experience developing and deploying perception software in field robotics environments (not just simulation).

Benefits

Comp & perks

full benefits
equity
generous time

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Hard Skills & Tools

robot perceptionlocalizationmappingSLAMperception algorithmssensor fusionLiDARcamerasRADARinertial sensors

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingteamworkcode qualitytestingmaintainability

Certifications

PhD in RoboticsMS in related fieldBS in related field