Forward Deployed Engineer-Federal

About this role

Field AI seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to lead real-world deployment and integration of autonomous robotic systems for federal and commercial programs. You'll own the full lifecycle from field testing through customer enablement, serving as a bridge between customers and engineering teams to drive system reliability and adoption.

What you'll do

• Lead end-to-end deployment of autonomous systems in customer environments and ensure operational readiness
• Troubleshoot technical issues across software, hardware, and networking to maintain system uptime
• Gather field feedback and collaborate with engineering teams to identify and implement improvements
• Train customer operators and translate complex technical concepts into actionable workflows
• Serve as customer advocate, bringing field insights back to product and engineering teams
• Develop and document deployment practices and playbooks for scalable rollouts

What they're looking for

• Python and C++ programming
• ROS (Robot Operating System)
• Linux systems and containerization
• Git version control
• Troubleshooting and debugging across multiple system layers
• Systems integration and field deployment
• Customer communication and technical translation
• Project management tools (Jira, Wrike, Confluence)

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• Equity compensation
• Generous time off
• Flexible working hours
• Fully onsite role with in-person collaboration support
• Mission-critical impact in autonomous robotics