Field Optimization
Core
Field Optimization Engineer improves autonomous machine performance in real-world conditions by bridging field behavior with AI, planning, and control systems.
Role type
Senior IC Field Optimization Engineer
Builds
Autonomous systems for earth-moving tasks (dozing, excavation, loading)
Domain
Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Industrial Automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Systems engineering, robotics deployment, test/validation engineering, complex hardware/software debugging, Python/Bash scripting, sensor/embedded hardware fundamentals, test plan design, data analysis
Preferred skills
Heavy equipment/industrial automation deployment, functional safety frameworks, hydraulics/GNSS/perception/motion control, test automation/CI pipelines, OEM network experience
Technologies
Python, Bash, Linux, GNSS, embedded hardware
Responsibilities
Tune autonomy behaviors for specific tasks and environments; Analyze performance metrics, failure modes, and edge cases; Design and execute on-site test plans for autonomy behaviors and safety systems; Translate field insights into actionable inputs for AI and planning teams; Write production-grade code for scripts, integrations, and custom workflows; Validate releases and updates under real operational stress
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
