Applied Scientist - Spatial AI

Field AI is among the select startups making robots a reality. We are a deep-tech robotics company shaping the future of embodied AI. Our intelligent “brains” operate across legged, wheeled, and humanoid robots. We blend commercial applications with groundbreaking research, fostering a dynamic environment that pushes the boundaries of robotics.

We’re looking for an applied scientist specializing in robotics and 3D vision to drive innovation in 3D perception, reconstruction, and understanding through cutting-edge research and practical applications. This role blends deep technical expertise, creative problem-solving, and a passion for advancing 3D vision technologies across industries.

What You Will Get To Do

• Research and develop state-of-the-art algorithms for 3D vision tasks, including but not limited to point cloud registration, 3D reconstruction, object detection, and semantic segmentation.
• Implement the designed algorithms in C++ and Python, and maintain an efficient and high-quality code base.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to translate research insights into scalable, production-ready solutions deployed in the field.
• Collaborate with other research team members to publish and present findings at top-tier conferences and journals, contributing to the broader robotics and 3D vision research community.
  
  

What You Have

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with expertise in robotics and computer vision.
• Strong foundation in computer vision, 3D geometry and robot kinematics (e.g., transformation matrices).
• Experience with machine learning models for point cloud processing, and frameworks such as PyTorch and Tensorflow.
• Proven research experience with publications in top-tier conferences or journals related to robotics, computer vision or machine vision.
• 4+ years of experience implementing and deploying robot perception systems and 3D vision algorithms.
• Proficiency in libraries like PCL, Open3D, and OpenCV, along with experience in tools such as CloudCompare.
• Excellent programming skills and practices in C++ and Python, with the ability to deliver high-quality, maintainable code.
• Strong work ethic, highly self-motivated, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Our salary range is generous ($70,000 - $300,000 annual), but we take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary; base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Also, while we enjoy being together on-site, we are open to exploring a hybrid or remote option.

Why Join Field AI?

We are solving one of the world’s most complex challenges: deploying robots in unstructured, previously unknown environments. Our Field Foundational Models set a new standard in perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, ensuring our approach is explainable and safe for deployment.

Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing these goals, with leadership and staff comprised of team members who have won back to back segments of the DARPA SubTerranean and DARPA RACER challenges and experts from NASA JPL, DeepMind, SpaceX, Boston Dynamics, Cruise, and Zoox, with educational roots at Stanford, CMU, MIT, and Georgia Tech.

Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution

If you’re a highly adaptable, resilient individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and aims to achieve big goals, Field AI is your next home. We’re looking for talented individuals who are ready to take on challenges and make a tangible impact in the world of embodied AI. Join us, shape the future, and be part of a fun, close-knit team on an exciting journey!

Real Deployment, Real Impact. Fast-Paced Growth. Competitive Compensation. Supportive Environment.