Job Summary:
FieldAI's Irvine team is where embodied AI meets real robots and sensors, focused on building reliable AI systems for robotics. They are seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer to improve the core software infrastructure for their mapping platform, collaborating closely with various engineering teams to evolve complex systems into scalable, production-ready platforms.
Responsibilities:
โข Refactor and improve large-scale C++ and Python systems supporting robotics and mapping workflows
โข Improve software architecture, maintainability, scalability, and reliability across the platform
โข Support productionization and on-prem deployment initiatives
โข Optimize performance and operational robustness for deployment-critical systems
โข Collaborate with robotics, mapping, and deployment teams across multiple product lines
โข Debug and resolve complex systems and integration issues
โข Help establish engineering best practices, software quality standards, and scalable development patterns
โข Contribute to long-term technical strategy and platform evolution
โข Operate with high ownership in a fast-moving startup environment with evolving priorities and delivery timelines
Qualifications:
Required:
โข Strong modern C++ experience in production environments
โข Strong software engineering fundamentals and systems thinking
โข Experience working within large or evolving codebases
โข Proven ability to refactor, scale, and improve existing systems
โข Experience debugging complex software and integration issues
โข Strong understanding of software architecture, maintainability, and performance optimization
โข Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
โข Strong communication and collaboration skills
โข Ownership mentality with a bias toward execution and problem solving
Preferred:
โข Experience working in robotics, autonomy, industrial automation, or mapping environments
โข Familiarity with point cloud processing, LiDAR systems, or robotics software stacks
โข Experience supporting production or on-prem enterprise deployments
โข Exposure to robotics middleware, or distributed robotics systems
โข Experience balancing rapid development with long-term maintainability and scalability
โข Ability to bring structure and engineering rigor to fast-growing technical organizations
โข Strong judgment around pragmatic engineering tradeoffs in high-growth environments
Company:
FieldAI is the general-purpose brain making robots autonomous in complex, risky, real-world environments. Founded in 2023, the company is headquartered in Mission Viejo, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.