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Software Integration Engineer - Federal

Field Ai
Location
Irvine, CA
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Federal
Salary
$100,000-$200,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 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
Nice to have
  • 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
What the job really is

As a Software Integration Engineer at Field AI, you will support the testing, deployment, and integration of wheeled robotic platforms for federal and commercial programs. Your role will involve hands-on engineering and problem-solving, working closely with customers and internal teams to ensure successful operations and improve system reliability and performance. You will also drive strategic integration and develop tools for automated testing, contributing to the advancement of robust software architectures.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $100,000-$200,000 based on experience and qualifications
  • Full benefits
  • Equity
  • Generous time off
  • Flexible working hours to support focus and work-life balance
Things to weigh
  • This is a fully onsite role, requiring work from HQ in Irvine, CA
  • No remote work options mentioned
  • Fast-paced, high-impact environment may not suit everyone
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