Robot Autonomy Engineer-Federal (Robotics)

Location: Irvine, California, United States; fully onsite at the Irvine office

Salary: $70,000–$120,000 per year, plus benefits and equity.

Company

hirify.global develops risk-aware, reliable, field-ready AI systems and autonomous robots for demanding real-world environments.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end deployment, configuration, testing, and operation of autonomous wheeled robotic platforms in customer environments.
• Troubleshoot technical issues across software, hardware, and networking layers to maintain uptime and mission success.
• Gather and analyze field feedback, implement monitoring and diagnostic tools, and drive reliability improvements into core systems.
• Train and support customer operators, translating complex technical concepts into clear operational workflows.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, AI research, product, and engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Contribute to scalable deployment practices and playbooks for future rollouts.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 2–3 years of experience in software engineering or systems integration in the field robotics industry.
• Experience deploying complex technical systems in the field.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, Git, and ROS.
• Familiarity with Linux-based systems, containerization, and cloud infrastructure, plus strong troubleshooting and debugging skills.
• U.S. Person eligibility is required for projects connected to the U.S. government; eligible individuals include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, refugees, and asylees.

Nice to have

• Experience deploying, 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 onsite with customers as needed.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully onsite collaboration with flexible working hours to support focus and work-life balance.
• Full benefits, equity, and generous time off.
• Work with a close-knit, interdisciplinary team focused on deploying robots in unstructured environments.
• Inclusive workplace with merit-based evaluation and a commitment to diversity.