Senior Engineering Manager, Robotics and Humanoid Research

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. We are seeking an accomplished Senior Engineering Manager to lead a lean, high-performing team of research scientists and engineers working at the forefront of robotics AI. In this role, you will define and drive research strategy, oversee the development of advanced AI algorithms, and guide programs from early research through real-world deployment on physical robotic systems. You will balance deep technical leadership with people management, ensuring both scientific excellence and real-world impact. This is an opportunity to shape the future of robotic autonomy by translating cutting-edge research into systems that operate reliably in complex, dynamic environments on real robots.