FieldAI · 10 hours ago
1.10 Software Engineer, Human-Robot Interaction
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelFieldAI is transforming how robots interact with the real world, and they are seeking a Software Engineer specializing in Human-Robot Interaction. In this role, you'll design and implement systems that enable effective communication and collaboration between humans and robots in real-world environments.
Enterprise SoftwareRobotic Process Automation (RPA)Robotics
Responsibilities
Design & Build Human-Robot Interaction Systems
Architect and implement dialogue systems that enable natural, multimodal communication between operators and robots
Develop interaction frameworks that adapt to user expertise levels, environmental context, and task requirements
Create intuitive mechanisms for operators to understand robot intent, state, and decision-making
Leverage Foundation Models for Intelligent Interaction
Integrate foundation models into HRI pipelines
Design systems to improve the efficiency and performance of foundation models on edge
Evaluate and iterate on model outputs to ensure safe, reliable, and contextually appropriate robot responses
Bridge Research & Deployment
Translate HRI research insights into practical, field-deployable systems
Conduct user studies and field experiments to validate interaction designs
Build robust systems that perform reliably in unstructured, real-world environments
Collaborate Across Disciplines
Partner with perception, planning, and autonomy engineers to create cohesive human-robot experiences
Work with product and UX teams to align interaction designs with user needs
Collaborate with customers to develop bespoke HRI solutions and see your work deployed in the field
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
Hands-on experience developing human-robot interaction systems, including dialogue systems, natural language interfaces, or multimodal interaction
Proficiency with foundation models and their integration into production software systems
Strong programming skills in Python and C++
Solid understanding of HRI principles, including user modeling, explainability, and trust calibration
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced, interdisciplinary teams
Ability to translate research ideas into practical, field-deployable systems
Excellent communication skills and a highly collaborative mindset
Preferred
Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, or a related field
Experience with robotics middleware for real-time systems
Publications in top-tier venues such as HRI, CHI, ICRA, RSS, CoRL, ACL, or EMNLP
Experience with speech recognition, natural language understanding, or dialogue management frameworks
Familiarity with user study design and evaluation methodologies
Contributions to open-source robotics or NLP projects
Personal or academic projects demonstrating creativity in human-robot or human-AI interaction
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
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$405MKey Investors
Bezos Expeditions,Prysm Capital,Temasek Holdings
2025-08-20Series Unknown· $91M
2025-08-20Series A· $314M
Leadership Team
Ali Agha
Founder and CEO
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