Field AI is among the select startups making robots a reality. We are a deep-tech robotics company shaping the future of embodied AI. Our intelligent “brains” operate across legged, wheeled, and humanoid robots. We blend commercial applications with groundbreaking research, fostering a dynamic environment that pushes the boundaries of robotics.
We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to help us shape the future of robotic perception and scene understanding. As an ML Perception Intern, you will contribute to fast prototyping and evaluating advanced agentic-AI solutions for multimodal data processing in robotic perception and scene understanding, focusing on video and image data. This role focuses on integrating open-vocabulary models, vision-language models, and query-based insights You will work on cutting-edge projects, including offline workflows, and drive the development of next-generation AI capabilities.
This role offers a unique opportunity to bridge applied research with industry applications, integrating state-of-the-art AI models into robotic systems that operate globally in diverse and challenging environments. With access to advanced tools, datasets, and hardware, you’ll help us drive impactful outcomes in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
This is a great opportunity for recent grads or those who will be graduating soon and want to join our team and prove their qualities by doing the actual work towards a full-time role.
What You Will Get To Do- Prototype and evaluate agentic-AI solutions for multimodal data focusing on video and scene understanding
- Assist in developing robust pipelines for handling and analyzing large-scale data, including temporal and spatial indexing
- Assist in implementing predictive analytics, integrating real-time alerts and proactive recommendations
- Work with robotics engineers, ML engineers, and AI researchers to improve model integration and performance
- Conduct experiments validating model capabilities
- Document findings and contribute to Field AI’s knowledge base
What You Have- A Master’s or Ph.D. candidate (to be graduating soon) in Computer Science, Robotics, AI, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with VLMs, LLMs, large vision-language models, and agentic AI, indexing techniques for large datasets (e.g., different RAG methods)
- Proficiency in Python and experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and advanced computer vision techniques
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and team leadership skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
What Will Set You Apart- Experience with multimodal AI systems combining video, language, and metadata
- Familiarity with advanced temporal and spatial modeling techniques
- Knowledge of predictive analytics and reinforcement learning.2+ years of industry experience in deploying and scaling machine learning solutions
- Knowledge of Robot Operating System (ROS).Experience with cloud services, particularly AWS, for building and deploying scalable systems
We take into consideration an individual's background and experience in determining final salary; base pay offered may vary considerably depending on geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Also, while we enjoy being together on-site, we are open to exploring a hybrid or remote option.
Why Join Field AI?
We are solving one of the world’s most complex challenges: deploying robots in unstructured, previously unknown environments. Our Field Foundational Models™ set a new standard in perception, planning, localization, and manipulation, ensuring our approach is explainable and safe for deployment.
Our team is uniquely suited to accomplishing these goals, with leadership and staff comprised of team members who have won back to back segments of the DARPA SubTerranean and DARPA RACER challenges and experts from NASA JPL, DeepMind, SpaceX, Boston Dynamics, Cruise, and Zoox, with educational roots at Stanford, CMU, MIT, and Georgia Tech.
Be Part of the Next Robotics Revolution
If you’re a highly adaptable, resilient individual who thrives in a dynamic environment and aims to achieve big goals, Field AI is your next home. We’re looking for talented individuals who are ready to take on challenges and make a tangible impact in the world of embodied AI. Join us, shape the future, and be part of a fun, close-knit team on an exciting journey!
Real Deployment, Real Impact. Fast-Paced Growth. Competitive Compensation. Supportive Environment.
