2.6 Software Engineer: Telepresence & Networking Engineer

Field AI is transforming how robots interact with the real world. We are building risk-aware, reliable, and field-ready AI systems that address the most complex challenges in robotics, unlocking the full potential of embodied intelligence. We go beyond typical data-driven approaches or pure transformer-based architectures, and are charting a new course, with already-globally-deployed solutions delivering real-world results and rapidly improving models through real-field applications.

Step into the exciting world of autonomous robotics as our Teleoperation & Networking Engineer. In this role, you'll own the design, implementation, and optimization of real-time teleoperation systems-everything from low-latency streaming and concurrency support to robust network switching for diverse conditions. You'll collaborate with a passionate team committed to redefining how robots navigate the world, ensuring seamless remote control, and delivering critical data on demand. If you're driven by the idea of pushing boundaries, innovating in real-time communication, and shaping next-generation autonomous solutions, this role is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This is where you get to take the reins, experiment boldly, and chart the course for the future of Field A. If you're ready to jump into a high-impact position and see your work power real robots in real-world applications, we want you here!

What You Will Get To Do

• Develop and maintain a reliable telemonitoring and teleoperation system using different communication and compression techniques.
• Optimize streaming capabilities and ensuring a smooth user experience.
• Implement solutions that enable concurrent data transmission.
• Seamlessly switch between different network types to guarantee stable connectivity for remote operations.
• Configure and troubleshoot network protocols (TCP, UDP, etc.) to optimize data flow and minimize latency.
• Establish and implement tracking metrics to monitor data flow, latency, and performance across various network conditions.
• Collaborate with robotics teams to integrate real-time control and feedback loops into existing platforms

What You Have

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proven experience in real-time communication technologies (e.g., WebRTC, gRPC) or similar streaming frameworks.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP, UDP, routing, NAT traversal) and experience with Wi-Fi/cellular/5G.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or Javascript, with a focus on performance and concurrency.
• Familiarity with video streaming concepts, codecs, and performance optimization techniques.
• Experience building or maintaining real-time monitoring and metrics systems (e.g., using Prometheus, Grafana, or similar tools).Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex network or streaming-related issues.

What Will Set You Apart

• Background in low-latency or high-throughput system design for autonomous vehicles or drones.
• Familiarity with security best practices for data streaming and teleoperation (encryption, authentication)Hands-on experience integrating hardware components (e.g., sensors, cameras) with teleoperation software

Compensation and Benefits

Our salary range is generous ($70,000 - $300,000 annual), but we take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary; base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Also, while we enjoy being together on-site, we are open to exploring a hybrid or remote option.

Why Join Field AI?

We are solving one of the world's most complex challenges: deploying robots in unstructured, previously unknown environments. Our Field Foundational Models set a new standard in perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, ensuring our approach is explainable and safe for deployment.

You will have the opportunity to work with a world-class team that thrives on creativity, resilience, and bold thinking. With a decade-long track record of deploying solutions in the field, winning DARPA challenge segments, and bringing expertise from organizations like DeepMind, NASA JPL, Boston Dynamics, NVIDIA, Amazon, Tesla Autopilot, Cruise Self-Driving, Zoox, Toyota Research Institute, and SpaceX, we are set to achieve our ambitious goals.

Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution

To tackle such ambitious challenges, we need a team as unique as our vision - innovators who go beyond conventional methods and are eager to tackle tough, uncharted questions. We're seeking individuals who challenge the status quo, dive into uncharted territory, and bring interdisciplinary expertise. Our team requires not only top AI talent but also exceptional software developers, engineers, product designers, field deployment experts, and communicators.

We are headquartered in always-sunny Mission Viejo (Irvine adjacent), Southern California and have US based and global teammates.

Join us, shape the future, and be part of a fun, close-knit team on an exciting journey!

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, martial status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.