Software Engineer: Telepresence & Networking Engineer

Field AI is among the select startups making robots a reality. We are a deep-tech robotics company shaping the future of embodied AI. Our intelligent “brains” operate across legged, wheeled, and humanoid robots. We blend commercial applications with groundbreaking research, fostering a dynamic environment that pushes the boundaries of robotics.

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
  
  

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.

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing these goals, with leadership and staff comprised of team members who have won back to back segments of the DARPA SubTerranean and DARPA RACER challenges and experts from NASA JPL, DeepMind, SpaceX, Boston Dynamics, Cruise, and Zoox, with educational roots at Stanford, CMU, MIT, and Georgia Tech.

Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution

If you’re a highly adaptable, resilient individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and aims to achieve big goals, Field AI is your next home. We’re looking for talented individuals who are ready to take on challenges and make a tangible impact in the world of embodied AI. Join us, shape the future, and be part of a fun, close-knit team on an exciting journey!

Real Deployment, Real Impact. Fast-Paced Growth. Competitive Compensation. Supportive Environment.