FieldAI is transforming how robots interact with the real world. Our growing R&D team is based in Boston, where we develop risk-aware, reliable, field-ready AI systems that tackle the hardest problems in robotics and unlock the potential of embodied intelligence. We take a pragmatic approach that goes beyond off-the-shelf, purely data-driven methods or transformer-only architectures, combining cutting-edge research with real-world deployment. Our solutions are already deployed globally, and we continuously improve model performance through rapid iteration driven by real field use.
FieldAI is seeking a Software Engineer, Human-Robot Interaction. In this role, you'll shape how humans and robots communicate, collaborate, and build trust in real-world environments. From natural language dialogue systems to intuitive interaction paradigms, you'll design the interfaces that make our robots approachable, understandable, and effective partners for operators across diverse industries.
This position sits at the intersection of robotics, AI, and human factors. You'll work closely with both research and product teams, translating cutting-edge HRI insights into field-ready interaction systems that ship to customers. You'll leverage foundation models to push beyond conventional command-and-control interfaces, enabling rich, context-aware dialogue and adaptive robot behaviors. If you're energized by bridging research and deployment to solve ambitious problems in embodied intelligence, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Get To Do
Design & Build Human-Robot Interaction SystemsArchitect and implement dialogue systems that enable natural, multimodal communication between operators and robots.Develop interaction frameworks that adapt to user expertise levels, environmental context, and task requirements.Create intuitive mechanisms for operators to understand robot intent, state, and decision-making.Leverage Foundation Models for Intelligent InteractionIntegrate foundation models into HRI pipelines.Design systems to improve the efficiency and performance of foundation models on edge.Evaluate and iterate on model outputs to ensure safe, reliable, and contextually appropriate robot responses.Bridge Research & DeploymentTranslate HRI research insights into practical, field-deployable systemsConduct user studies and field experiments to validate interaction designsBuild robust systems that perform reliably in unstructured, real-world environmentsCollaborate Across DisciplinesPartner with perception, planning, and autonomy engineers to create cohesive human-robot experiences.Work with product and UX teams to align interaction designs with user needs.Collaborate with customers to develop bespoke HRI solutions and see your work deployed in the field.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent industry experienceHands-on experience developing human-robot interaction systems, including dialogue systems, natural language interfaces, or multimodal interactionProficiency with foundation models and their integration into production software systemsStrong programming skills in Python and C++Solid understanding of HRI principles, including user modeling, explainability, and trust calibrationStrong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced, interdisciplinary teamsAbility to translate research ideas into practical, field-deployable systemsExcellent communication skills and a highly collaborative mindset
What Will Set You Apart
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, or a related fieldExperience with robotics middleware for real-time systemsPublications in top-tier venues such as HRI, CHI, ICRA, RSS, CoRL, ACL, or EMNLPExperience with speech recognition, natural language understanding, or dialogue management frameworksFamiliarity with user study design and evaluation methodologiesContributions to open-source robotics or NLP projectsPersonal or academic projects demonstrating creativity in human-robot or human-AI interaction
