FieldAI · 1 week ago
1.8 Robotics AI Engineer – Calibration, Localization, and Mapping
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70K/yr - $300K/yrField AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world by building reliable AI systems for complex challenges in robotics. The Robotics AI Engineer will develop advanced geometric robot perception algorithms, focusing on calibration, localization, and mapping for autonomous robots.
Enterprise SoftwareRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics
Responsibilities
Design and implement state-of-the-art calibration, localization, and mapping algorithms for our autonomous quadrupeds and humanoids
Develop various tools and metrics to continuously validate and benchmark the performance of our various subsystems
Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in C++ and Python
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and deploy your algorithms into real-world systems
Qualification
Required
Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with expertise in calibration, localization, and/or 3D mapping
Strong mathematical foundation in linear algebra, probability theory, numerical optimization, 3D geometry, Lie theory, and 3D kinematics
Strong theoretical understanding and practical experience with different linear and non-linear state estimation frameworks for sensor fusion
Familiarity with state-of-the-art LiDAR-inertial odometry and SLAM algorithms
Familiarity with state-of-the-art visual-inertial odometry and SLAM algorithms
Experience with sensor calibration (intrinsics and extrinsics) and time synchronization
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python and modern best practices, with the ability to write maintainable and efficient code
Strong understanding how ROS works and experience with designing, building, and deploying your own nodes into a complex robotic system
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and being able to work independently while managing multiple priorities
Strong work ethic, highly self-motivated, and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Publications and/or patents in calibration, state estimation, odometry, and/or SLAM
Experience working with noisy sensor measurements and designing outlier-resilient algorithms
Experience working with computationally constrained platforms and designing efficient, real-time algorithms with low computational complexity
Experience with other sensing modalities (e.g., radar, doppler-LiDAR, GPS, etc.)
Experience with modern version control and project management tools
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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