Field AI
Technical Program Manager, Robotics & Autonomy
$120K–$155K
Irvine, CA · On-site · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 21, 2026
- Experience
- 2-4 years leading complex technical programs.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
About the job
Leads customer-focused robotics and autonomy programs from planning through deployment and operational handoff, coordinating technical teams and customer engagements.
What you'll do
- Own execution across autonomy software, systems, hardware, data, and operations; translate customer requirements into technical plans and milestones.
- Coordinate cross-functional delivery, manage risks and dependencies, and communicate status and mitigation plans to stakeholders and customers.
- Oversee operational readiness and field deployments, including on-site customer engagements requiring up to 30% travel.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 2-4 years of experience leading complex technical programs in a fast-paced technology environment.
- Strong technical background in software, systems, or hardware engineering, with hands-on understanding of autonomy or self-driving software systems (minimum requirement).
- Experience delivering projects involving robotics, embedded systems, or real-time platforms; ability to lead cross-functional teams and understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.
Nice to have
- Experience with mobile robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, or embedded systems; data delivery, data capture, security, or system-level integration.
- Field operations or production customer deployments; PMP, Scrum Master, or Agile certification; startup or high-growth company experience.
Pay
USD 120,000–155,000 per-year-salary (base pay)
Tools
autonomy software, self-driving software systems, embedded systems, real-time platforms, SDLC, Agile
AI focus
Supports deployment and operations of autonomy-driven robotics solutions; the company describes Field Foundational Models™ for perception, planning, localization, and manipulation.
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