FieldAI · 12 hours ago
Embedded Systems Engineer – Robotics Hardware
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$70K/yr - $300K/yrField AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world, building risk-aware and reliable AI systems for robotics. The Embedded Systems Engineer will contribute to the architecture and validation of compute systems for robotic platforms, focusing on low-level firmware and system performance analysis.
Enterprise SoftwareRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics
Responsibilities
Architect and configure embedded compute platforms (ARM/x86, SBCs) for robotic applications including evaluation, testing and selection
Set up and customize Linux environments (Ubuntu, Yocto, JetPack), middleware (ROS), and I/O interfaces
Integrate compute with sensing and robotic systems. Analyze thermal, power, and bandwidth constraints to meet deployment and runtime requirements
Bring up sensors and peripherals using a range of protocols (USB, Ethernet, GMSL, I²C, SPI, CAN)
Build and maintain drivers, ROS nodes, and data acquisition pipelines for new hardware components
Create configuration files, launch scripts, and firmware update workflows
Conduct system-level tests such as thermal profiling, latency measurement, and power draw analysis
Maintain flashing procedures, I/O maps, and debug kits. Manage compute and I/O budgets
Work with vendors to procure compute hardware. Develop QA checks for incoming units. Support payload integration and scaling
Support root-cause analysis for boot, connectivity, and throughput issues
Implement watchdogs, health checks, and other evaluation tools. Monitor compute system performance across CPU, GPU, memory, I/O, and networking
Qualification
Required
Education: B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience Level: We are recruiting across a wide range of experience levels from entry level engineers to senior and staff engineers
Embedded Systems: Experience with embedded platforms (Jetson, Raspberry Pi, x86 NUCs, custom SBCs)
Linux: Proficiency with Linux system configuration, scripting, and headless deployment tools
Firmware: Strong skills in firmware development for microcontrollers, including bare-metal and RTOS environments
Programming: Proficient in C++ and Python for embedded and application-level development
Communication Protocols: Experience with USB, Ethernet, I²C, SPI, CAN, GMSL, and similar interfaces
ROS Ecosystem: Familiarity with ROS, device drivers, TF, and data streaming/publishing
Debugging: Comfort with hardware/software debugging tools (oscilloscopes, logs, power monitors, analyzers)
Systems Thinking: Ability to diagnose and optimize across compute, thermal, timing, and I/O layers
Preferred
Scaling: Experience taking systems from prototype to large scale production
Field Environments: Experience developing systems for harsh field environments
Deployed Robotics: Experience working on robotics deployed in real world settings such as autonomous vehicles, drones, or ruggedized robots
Systems Level Robotics: Fluency across software, electrical, and mechanical systems
Autonomy Software: Knowledge of autonomy stacks used in robotics. As well as how compute performance impacts autonomy algorithms
Company
FieldAI
FieldAI is pioneering the development of a field-proven, hardware agnostic brain technology that enables many different types of robots to operate autonomously in hazardous, offroad, and potentially harsh industrial settings – all without GPS, maps, or any pre-programmed routes.
Founded in 2023
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$405M2025-08-20Series Unknown· $91M
2025-08-20Series A· $314M
Leadership Team
Ali Agha
Founder and CEO
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