FieldAI · 5 hours ago
Staff Cybersecurity Architect
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expField AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world by building risk-aware AI systems. The Staff Cybersecurity Architect will define architectural strategy and lead initiatives to ensure security is embedded in all layers of the systems, from hardware to cloud infrastructure.
Enterprise SoftwareRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics
Responsibilities
Define and lead enterprise-wide cybersecurity architecture across hardware, firmware, embedded systems, networks, robotics deployments, and cloud infrastructure
Threat model complex systems end-to-end, designing security controls and patterns that protect against sophisticated adversaries, including nation-state–level actors
Drive secure-by-design initiatives, ensuring security is embedded early in product and system lifecycles rather than bolted on later
Establish architectural governance, mentoring engineering teams and setting standards for modern security practices across the organization
Design and enforce secure build and release pipelines, including artifact signing, provenance, dependency risk management, and supply chain defenses
Own final security architecture decisions, including risk acceptance recommendations, and hold authority to block launches when material risks are not mitigated
Serve as the senior technical authority during major security incidents, guiding investigation, response, and long-term remediation
Conduct and guide deep technical security reviews of hardware designs, low-level software, distributed systems, and customer-facing deployments
Lead offensive and defensive security research, including reverse engineering, vulnerability discovery, exploit development, and mitigation engineering
Prototype and validate security assumptions in real-world conditions, using adversarial emulation, proof-of-concept work, and hands-on testing
Partner cross-functionally with engineering, IT, product, and operations to align security architecture with business needs, customer requirements, and technical realities
Represent the organization internally and externally as a senior security authority, influencing standards, processes, and long-term direction
Engage with the broader security community, monitoring emerging threats and translating intelligence into proactive measures that strengthen systems over time
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in cybersecurity architecture, offensive/defensive security engineering, or equivalent deep technical domains
A proven record securing complex, multi-layered systems, spanning hardware, firmware, OS, networks, and applications
Demonstrated experience in penetration testing, exploit development, reverse engineering, and vulnerability research
Deep understanding of cryptography, authentication/authorization systems, and secure protocol design
Hands-on experience with secure firmware development, trusted execution environments, secure boot, embedded security, HSMs, and trusted computing technologies
Experience designing protections against software supply chain attacks, including secure build pipelines and dependency risk management
Strong ability to reason holistically across large systems, identifying risk tradeoffs and mitigating vulnerabilities at scale
A track record of non-linear problem solving, thriving in ambiguous, high-stakes, multi-layered environments
Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain highly technical topics to audiences ranging from engineers to executives to external partners
A deeply curious mindset, relentless follow-through, and a passion for understanding systems all the way down to first principles
Preferred
A recognized presence in the security community through CTFs, open-source contributions, conference talks, published research, or academic collaborations
Experience building security teams, scaling security programs, or leading architectural transformation across organizations
Familiarity with security compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, NIST, ISO 27001) while maintaining a focus on practical security outcomes over checkbox compliance
Advanced degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or equivalent real-world expertise
A background in securing distributed robotics platforms, embedded edge deployments, and real-world customer environments where security needs to work outside the lab
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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