FieldAI · 4 hours ago
1.54 Research Engineer – Humanoid Manipulation
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expField AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world, developing reliable AI systems for complex robotics challenges. The Research Engineer will work at the intersection of robotics research and applied engineering to advance humanoid manipulation capabilities, collaborating with various teams to ensure practical applications of research breakthroughs.
Enterprise SoftwareRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics
Responsibilities
Advance Humanoid Manipulation Research & Development
Drive humanoid manipulation projects from ideation to deployment
Design, prototype, and evaluate manipulation strategies across diverse tasks
Build Systems that Bridge Research & Deployment
Translate research insights into working robotic systems for real-world use
Ensure systems are robust, reproducible, and aligned with data-collection needs
Drive Robotics Foundation Model Development
Contribute to large-scale data collection and learning pipelines powering foundation models
Ensure model development remains embodiment agnostic, enabling transfer across diverse robotic platforms
Collaborate with research scientists to integrate manipulation data into scalable robot learning systems
Collaborate Across Disciplines
Partner with mechanical/electrical engineers on robot hardware integration
Work with teleoperators to refine interfaces and improve manipulation outcomes
Act as a bridge between autonomy research and applied robotics
Rapidly Iterate & Deliver
Prototype quickly and run experiments in the field
Balance research exploration with fast, tangible progress for immediate goals
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
2+ years of hands-on experience in robotics manipulation (academic or industry)
Expertise in robot kinematics, dynamics, and control, particularly for manipulation
Strong problem-solving mindset, able to thrive in fast-moving, collaborative teams
Strong software development skills in C++ and/or Python, with experience in robotics middleware (ROS, ROS 2, or similar)
Track record of implementing and evaluating robotic systems in real-world environments
Passion for tackling challenging problems and the courage to challenge the status quo
Preferred
Experience with humanoid robots or multi-fingered robotic hands
Prior work in learning-based manipulation (imitation learning, reinforcement learning, etc.)
Familiarity with teleoperation systems and human-robot interaction
Publications or open-source contributions in robotics conferences/journals
Experience with large-scale data collection and dataset management
Passion for bridging research frontiers with practical, field-ready robotics
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.
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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