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Forward Deployed Engineer-Federal

Field Ai · Irvine, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $70,000-$300,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
55 days
Field Ai's roles stay open a median of 55 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
13% of Field Ai's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Field Ai
high
101 stale, 1 reposted of 134 open
Hiring momentum
172 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-28

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Field Ai's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Field Ai.

About this role

As a Forward Deployed Engineer at Field AI, you will be responsible for the deployment, integration, and ongoing performance of autonomous robotic systems in real-world environments. Your role will involve troubleshooting technical issues, gathering field feedback for system improvements, and collaborating with customers to ensure operational readiness. This position combines engineering with problem-solving, requiring hands-on work with both customers and internal teams to drive the adoption of these systems.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Field Ai as an employer.

What you need

  • Master's degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
  • 2-3 years of experience in software engineering, systems integration in Field Robotics industry
  • Experience in field deployment of complex technical systems
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, Git, ROS
  • Familiarity with Linux-based systems, containerization, and cloud infrastructure
  • Strong troubleshooting and debugging skills across software, hardware, and networking layers

Nice to have

  • Experience deploying, operating, or maintaining mission-critical systems in real-world environments
  • Experience using Jira or Wrike or Confluence or other program management software tools
  • Ability to work directly with customers in high-stakes, fast-paced settings, translating needs into technical solutions
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users
  • Willingness to travel and work on-site with customers as needed

What you get

  • Salary range of $70,000-$300,000 based on experience and qualifications
  • Full benefits
  • Equity
  • Generous time off
  • Flexible working hours to support work-life balance

Worth weighing

  • This position requires U.S. Person eligibility due to government project involvement
  • The role is fully onsite in Mission Viejo, CA, which may limit remote work options

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Listed by Field Ai on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-28. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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