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Embodied AI Tooling Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site +1

$100K - $120K/yr

As the Embodied AI Tooling Engineer, you will spearhead the development and vision of our end-to ... Teleoperation & Remote Orchestration: Engineering low-latency tools for remote robot * control and ...

Embodied AI Tooling Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site +1

$100K - $120K/yr

As the Embodied AI Tooling Engineer, you will spearhead the development and vision of our end-to ... Teleoperation & Remote Orchestration: Engineering low-latency tools for remote robot * control and ...

Join our Mobile Tooling team, where we build foundational systems for Lyft's mobile engineers ... remote execution or investigating new platform capabilities. * Build out mobile specific AI agent ...

About the Role We're hiring Engineers dedicated to building AI-powered tools that change how work gets done inside the company. You'll embed with teams across operations, customer success, and ...

This is a rare amount of executive access to an engineering role. * You'll work alongside functional leaders across the business to understand their priorities, surface opportunities , and align on ...

HLW Remote Operations Specialist

Richland, WA · Remote

$53K - $72K/yr

Support conceptual design development for mechanical handling systems, remote tooling, and equipment compatible with remote maintenance and operation. * Review and assess engineering technical ...

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Molds Engineer

Ontario, NY · On-site +1

$100K - $120K/yr

... remote role with travel to our Ontario, NY location. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Part of a cross functional engineering team with responsibility of being technical lead for tooling.

Working closely with reactor engineers, field supervisors, quality personnel, and radiation ... Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

Working closely with reactor engineers, field supervisors, quality personnel, and radiation ... Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

Working closely with reactor engineers, field supervisors, quality personnel, and radiation ... Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

Working closely with reactor engineers, field supervisors, quality personnel, and radiation ... Specialized remote and underwater tooling. Ref: #161-Managed Staffing Charlotte

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How much do remote tooling engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote tooling engineer in the United States is $109,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $123,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote tooling engineer?

A Remote Tooling Engineer is a professional who designs, develops, and maintains software tools and automation systems while working from a remote location. They support development teams by creating solutions that improve workflow efficiency, testing, deployment, and integration processes. These engineers often collaborate with cross-functional teams using communication tools and cloud-based services to deliver and maintain tooling solutions. Their work enables organizations to streamline operations, reduce manual tasks, and improve productivity without requiring onsite presence.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote tooling engineer?

To thrive as a Remote Tooling Engineer, you need a strong background in software development, automation, and systems integration, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, scripting languages (like Python or Bash), cloud platforms, and configuration management tools is essential. Excellent problem-solving, self-motivation, and clear communication skills help you collaborate effectively in distributed teams. These competencies are crucial for efficiently building reliable development tools and maintaining workflows across remote environments.

How does a remote tooling engineer typically collaborate with development and operations teams in a distributed work environment?

As a Remote Tooling Engineer, you'll frequently work with both development and operations teams to design, implement, and maintain tools that streamline workflows and increase efficiency. Collaboration usually happens through virtual meetings, chat platforms, and collaborative documentation, requiring strong communication and proactive updates. You'll often participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and troubleshooting sessions, making it essential to be comfortable with asynchronous communication and documentation. Building trust and clear channels for feedback are key to successful teamwork in a remote setting.

What is the difference between Remote Tooling Engineer vs Software Developer?

AspectRemote Tooling EngineerSoftware Developer
Required credentialsBachelor's in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; experience with tooling and automationBachelor's in Computer Science or related field; programming skills
Work environmentRemote, often in tech or manufacturing industries, focusing on tooling systemsRemote or on-site, in various industries developing software applications
Employer usageTech companies, manufacturing firms, companies with automation needsTech firms, startups, enterprises developing software products

Remote Tooling Engineers focus on designing and maintaining automation tools and systems, often in manufacturing or tech environments. Software Developers create applications and software solutions across diverse industries. While both roles require technical skills and often remote work, their core responsibilities differ significantly.

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Infographic showing various Remote Tooling Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, and 16% Contract. Highlights an 100% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $109,987 per year, or $52.9 per hour.

Embodied AI Tooling Engineer

El Segundo, CA • On-site, Remote

$100K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 22 days ago


Job description

The Company:

Faraday Future is a California-based technology company focused on the design, engineering, and development of intelligent, connected electric vehicles and related artificial intelligence enabled technologies.

Founded in 2014, the Company's mission is to disrupt the automotive and technology industries by creating user-centric, technology-first experiences. The Company, together with its control subsidiaries, operates across multiple technology-driven areas, including AI electric vehicles, robotics, and its crypto business (AIXC), all under its upgraded Global EAI Industry Bridge Strategy, marking the beginning of a new chapter in AI mobility and Web3 integration. The Company aims to leverage the latest technologies and world's best talent to realize exciting new possibilities across all of these lines. Faraday Future's automotive business exemplifies its vision for luxury, innovation, and performance, while its FX strategy aims to introduce mass production models equipped with state-of-the-art luxury technology derived from the FF brand, targeted towards a broader market with middle-to-low price range offerings. FF is committed to redefining mobility through AI innovation. Join us in shaping the future of intelligent transportation and technology by creating something new, something connected, and something with a true global impact.

Your Role:

As the Embodied AI Tooling Engineer, you will spearhead the development and vision of our end-to-end AI tooling ecosystem. You will own the infrastructure that powers our Embodied AI architecture, ensuring a seamless flow from raw interaction to model training. Your focus areas include:

  • Data Acquisition: Building scalable tools for high-fidelity data collection from both
  • physical robotic platforms and simulation environments.
  • Data Lifecycle Management: Developing advanced pipelines for data
  • cleaning, timestamp synchronization, and multimodal data alignment.
  • Teleoperation & Remote Orchestration: Engineering low-latency tools for remote robot
  • control and real-time tele-monitoring.

You are both a visionary architect and a hands-on technical engineer. You will guide a high[1]impact team to transform cutting-edge robotics research into robust, production-ready capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Architecture & Strategy
  • System Design: Architect a modular and scalable robotics tooling portfolio that
  • simulation, hardware-in-the-loop, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Technical Roadmap: Define and execute a strategic roadmap, balancing rapidly.
  • innovation with the delivery of stable, high-performance tools.
  • Standardization: Establish industry-leading standards for data formats (e.g., MCAP,
  • HDF5, LeRobot) and communication protocols across the AI lifecycle.
  1. Data Engineering & Pipeline Optimization
  • Multimodal Alignment: Lead the development of automated tools for multi-sensor data
  • fusion and precision timestamp alignment (LiDAR, Camera, IMU, etc.).
  • Efficiency Tools: Design sophisticated data "scrubbing" and labeling interfaces to
  • accelerate the creation of high-quality humanoid robot datasets.
  1. Teleoperation & Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
  • Real-time Control: Optimize teleoperation systems for ultra-low latency to improve the quality of human-demonstrated data.
  • Visualization: Build intuitive dashboards for real-time monitoring of robot states,

diagnostic telemetry, and environmental perception.

  1. Collaboration
  • Cross-functional Synergy: Partner closely with AI Researchers, Hardware Engineers, and partners to identify and bridge tooling gaps.

Basic Qualifications

  • Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
  • Experience: 5+ years of experience in software engineering within Robotics, AI, or Autonomous Driving.
  • Technical Mastery: Pro-level proficiency in Python and C++. Deep experience with ROS/ROS2 and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow).
  • Domain Knowledge: Solid understanding of data pipelines (ETL), sensor fusion, and
  • distributed systems. Familiarity with simulation engines like NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or Mujoco.
  • System Mindset: Proven track record of shipping complex software products from
  • prototype to production.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with teleoperation hardware (HaptX, VR controllers) or human[1]demonstration data collection.
  • Contributions to open-source robotics or AI projects (e.g., LeRobot, Hugging Face
  • Robotics).
  • Experience in Humanoid Robotics or complex multi-degree-of-freedom (DoF) systems.

Salary Range

($100,000-$120,000 DOE), plus benefits and incentive plans

Perks + Benefits

  • Healthcare + dental + vision benefits (Free for you / discounted for family)
  • 401(k) options
  • Casual dress code + relaxed work environment

Faraday Future is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.