Forward Deployed Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Irvine, California, United States; workplace is on-site, with hybrid or remote options open for discussion.

Salary: $70,000–$300,000 annual

Company

hirify.global develops risk-aware, reliable, field-ready AI systems for autonomous robots operating in unstructured real-world environments.

What you will do

• Lead the end-to-end deployment, configuration, testing, and operation of autonomous systems in customer environments.
• Troubleshoot software, hardware, networking, and systems-integration issues to maintain uptime and mission success.
• Gather and analyze field feedback, implement monitoring and diagnostic tools, and drive reliability improvements with product and engineering teams.
• Train and support customer operators, translate technical concepts into actionable workflows, and accelerate system adoption.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and AI research groups to deliver integrated solutions.
• Help develop scalable deployment practices and playbooks for future rollouts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2–3 years of software engineering or systems-integration experience in field robotics.
• Experience deploying complex technical systems in field environments.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Git, and 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 operating or maintaining mission-critical systems in real-world environments.
• Experience with Jira, Wrike, Confluence, or similar program management tools.
• Experience working directly with customers in high-stakes, fast-paced settings.
• Excellent communication skills for explaining technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Willingness to travel and work on-site with customers as needed.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a close-knit, interdisciplinary team focused on robotics, AI, software, hardware, and field deployment.
• Opportunity to develop autonomous systems for complex, previously unknown environments.
• On-site collaboration in Irvine, with hybrid or remote work options open for discussion.
• Inclusive workplace with merit-based evaluation and a commitment to equal opportunity.