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Job DescriptionFieldAI 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 looking for a Research Engineer to join our growing humanoid manipulation efforts. In this role, you will work at the intersection of robotics research and applied engineering, building, testing, and refining manipulation capabilities that accelerate autonomous control and loco-manipulation on humanoid robots. You will collaborate closely with research scientists, engineers, and product partners to design novel manipulation strategies and deliver systems that directly feed into Field AI’s robot learning pipelines. You will also play a key role in advancing robotics foundation models designed to be embodiment agnostic, with an initial focus on humanoid platforms. This role is about pushing the frontier of manipulation research while ensuring that breakthroughs translate into practical, scalable autonomy in real-world environments.What You’ll Get To Do • Advance Humanoid Manipulation Research and Development, • Design, implement, and evaluate manipulation strategies for humanoid robots across a wide range of tasks., • Drive projects from early concepts through on-robot testing and deployment., • Contribute to loco-manipulation capabilities that integrate perception, control, and planning., • Build Systems That Bridge Research and Deployment, • Translate research ideas into reliable robotic systems that operate in real-world conditions., • Ensure systems are robust, reproducible, and aligned with data collection and learning objectives., • Develop experimental infrastructure to support rapid iteration and evaluation., • Collaborate Across Disciplines, • Partner with mechanical and electrical engineers on hardware integration and system bring-up., • Work closely with teleoperators and field teams to refine interfaces and improve manipulation performance., • Act as a connective layer between autonomy research and applied robotics engineering., • Rapidly Iterate and Deliver, • Prototype quickly, run experiments on hardware, and validate results in the field., • Balance exploratory research with concrete deliverables that support near-term goals., • Debug complex system-level issues spanning software, hardware, and learning.What You Have, • Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field., • 4+ years of hands-on experience in robotic manipulation in academic or industry settings., • Strong foundation in robot kinematics, dynamics, and control, with a focus on manipulation., • Proven experience implementing and evaluating robotic systems on real hardware., • Ability to work effectively in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments., • Curiosity, ownership, and the confidence to challenge assumptions and propose new approaches.The Extras That Set You Apart, • Experience working with humanoid robots or multi-fingered robotic hands., • Background in learning-based manipulation, including imitation learning or reinforcement learning., • Familiarity with teleoperation systems and human-in-the-loop data collection., • Publications or open-source contributions in top robotics venues., • Experience with large-scale robotics data collection and dataset management.

Job DescriptionFieldAI 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. FieldAI is seeking a Software Engineer, Human-Robot Interaction. In this role, you'll shape how humans and robots communicate, collaborate, and build trust in real-world environments. From natural language dialogue systems to intuitive interaction paradigms, you'll design the interfaces that make our robots approachable, understandable, and effective partners for operators across diverse industries. This position sits at the intersection of robotics, AI, and human factors. You'll work closely with both research and product teams, translating cutting-edge HRI insights into field-ready interaction systems that ship to customers. You'll leverage foundation models to push beyond conventional command-and-control interfaces, enabling rich, context-aware dialogue and adaptive robot behaviors. If you're energized by bridging research and deployment to solve ambitious problems in embodied intelligence, we want to hear from you.What You Will Get To Do • Design & Build Human-Robot Interaction Systems, • Architect and implement dialogue systems that enable natural, multimodal communication between operators and robots., • Develop interaction frameworks that adapt to user expertise levels, environmental context, and task requirements., • Create intuitive mechanisms for operators to understand robot intent, state, and decision-making., • Leverage Foundation Models for Intelligent Interaction, • Integrate foundation models into HRI pipelines., • Design systems to improve the efficiency and performance of foundation models on edge., • Evaluate and iterate on model outputs to ensure safe, reliable, and contextually appropriate robot responses., • Bridge Research & Deployment, • Translate HRI research insights into practical, field-deployable systems, • Conduct user studies and field experiments to validate interaction designs, • Build robust systems that perform reliably in unstructured, real-world environments, • Collaborate Across Disciplines, • Partner with perception, planning, and autonomy engineers to create cohesive human-robot experiences., • Work with product and UX teams to align interaction designs with user needs., • Collaborate with customers to develop bespoke HRI solutions and see your work deployed in the field.What You Bring, • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience, • Hands-on experience developing human-robot interaction systems, including dialogue systems, natural language interfaces, or multimodal interaction, • Proficiency with foundation models and their integration into production software systems, • Strong programming skills in Python and C++, • Solid understanding of HRI principles, including user modeling, explainability, and trust calibration, • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced, interdisciplinary teams, • Ability to translate research ideas into practical, field-deployable systems, • Excellent communication skills and a highly collaborative mindsetWhat Will Set You Apart, • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Human-Robot Interaction, or a related field, • Experience with robotics middleware for real-time systems, • Publications in top-tier venues such as HRI, CHI, ICRA, RSS, CoRL, ACL, or EMNLP, • Experience with speech recognition, natural language understanding, or dialogue management frameworks, • Familiarity with user study design and evaluation methodologies, • Contributions to open-source robotics or NLP projects

Job Description Angell Animal Medical Center (AAMC) is recruiting a full-time dermatologist to join our busy Dermatology team at our Boston (Jamaica Plain) location. Dermatologic specific offerings: • WOLF and STORZ video otoscope, along with individual video otoscopes for exam rooms, • Full CT and MRI as well as dedicated anesthesia support for procedures, • Full immunotherapy in-house, • New CO2 and Diode laser for more detailed surgical work within the ear canals, • Liquid nitrogen cryotherapy unit, • PHOVIA light source therapy unit, • Maintained microscope with video image projections to TV monitor for easy teaching of students/interns/doctors regarding cytology findings, • Off-site technician to assist with emails and reporting diagnostic results to clients, as well as dermatology secretary for scheduling and maintaining a close relationship with clients, • Cohesive and established Dermatology teams at both our Jamaica Plain and Waltham locations The AAMC in Boston, MA has served the greater Boston and scenic New England area as a primary care facility, a 24-hour emergency hospital, and as a tertiary referral center for over a century. Our doctors practice in an ~ 80,000 square foot, state-of-the-art hospital containing a newly renovated intensive care unit, blood bank, multiple specialty rooms, 7 surgical suites, and a newly renovated full service clin pathology lab, microbiology lab, necropsy suite, and a histopathology lab for on-site biopsy evaluation. AAMC’s Diagnostic Imaging Center is supported by 4 board-certified radiologists, and as an 80 slice Canon CT scanner, a 1.5 Tesla GE MRI, and C-Arm for fluoroscopic imaging. There are multiple video otoscopes and a CO2 laser is available. Angell is a premier veterinary institution staffed by 55 senior veterinarians, 20 rotating interns, 5 specialty interns, and 21 residents. Angell offers specialty services in anesthesiology, avian and exotic medicine, cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, dentistry, dermatology, diagnostic imaging, emergency and critical care medicine, internal medicine, neurology and neurosurgery, medical and radiation oncology, ophthalmology, anatomic and clinical pathology, and surgery. AAMC offers • Sign-on bonus, and relocation allowance where applicable, • Generous base salary plus additional production bonus, • Paid professional memberships, licensure, PLIT, VIN and DEA license, • Annual CE allowance and professional development time, • Generous paid time off, including paid holiday time, • Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance, • Dental, life and disability insurance, • 403b with employer match, • Flexible Spending Account, • Social Worker on staff The application may be viewed on the Careers page of the MSPCA/Angell web site. Please email Kiko Bracker, DVM, DACVECC for specific questions about the position.

Job DescriptionFieldAI 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.What You Will Get To Do • Set Research Vision and Strategy, • Define and execute the robotics AI research roadmap in alignment with FieldAI’s mission and product goals., • Identify emerging research directions, tools, and techniques across robotics, embodied AI, and machine learning., • Establish clear technical goals, milestones, and success metrics tied to real-world robot performance., • Lead and Grow Research Teams, • Recruit, mentor, and manage a multidisciplinary team of research scientists and engineers., • Provide hands-on technical leadership through design reviews, experiment reviews, and close collaboration on challenging problems., • Own performance management, professional development, and career progression within the team., • Drive End-to-End Research and Deployment, • Lead projects from problem definition through algorithm design, simulation, on-robot testing, and field deployment., • Ensure research outputs translate into robust, scalable, and safe systems on physical robots., • Champion experimental rigor, including benchmarking, ablations, reproducibility, and failure analysis., • Partner Across the Organization, • Collaborate closely with product, engineering, and operations teams to integrate research into production systems., • Communicate technical progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership., • Represent Field AI externally through publications, conferences, collaborations, and recruiting., • Ensure Operational Excellence, • Build and maintain processes for experiment management, evaluation, and reproducibility., • Manage resources, timelines, and priorities to deliver high-quality results efficiently., • Foster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and rapid iteration.What You Have, • PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, with a strong background in applied research., • 8+ years of experience delivering impactful research in robotics AI, machine learning, or closely related domains., • 4+ years of leadership experience managing research and engineering teams, including hiring, mentorship, performance management, and career development., • Proven ability to lead multiple complex projects in parallel, from early research through real-world validation., • Direct, hands-on experience developing, testing, and deploying AI models on humanoid and/or quadruped robots.The Extras That Set You Apart, • Experience with large-scale field robotics deployments., • Deep expertise in one or more areas such as robotics reinforcement learning, manipulation, perception, planning, or multi-robot systems., • Demonstrated success with sim-to-real transfer on legged or humanoid platforms., • Experience deploying AI on embedded or edge systems in resource-constrained environments.

Job DescriptionFieldAI 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. FieldAI is seeking passionate engineers to play a vital role in the development of our humanoid robot software stack. You will work with a focused team in a fast-paced environment to integrate perception, planning, locomotion, and manipulation subsystems into a single cohesive system that runs reliably on real hardware in unstructured, real-world environments. A core part of this role will be working with integrating and graduating research-grade capabilities into robust, production-quality systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of robotic software systems and the practical skills to deliver high-quality, maintainable code on a small, focused team.What You’ll Get To Do • Develop and maintain the core software framework that composes perception, planning, locomotion, and manipulation into a deployable system on humanoid platforms., • Define and enforce subsystem interfaces, communication patterns, and data contracts for reliable, independent module development., • Own system bring-up, sensor calibration, and validation workflows for new sensor/platform revisions and configurations., • Partner with research engineers to take algorithms from prototype to production-quality, tested, maintainable code., • Identify and close reliability gaps with fault handling, performance budgets, integration/regression tests, and hardware validation., • Build repeatable “graduation” pipelines so new capabilities land without breaking existing functionality., • Design and run end-to-end integration tests across hardware and simulation., • Build tooling for automated diagnostics, telemetry, and post-run analysis to speed up debugging., • Coordinate integration milestones across teams, flag risks early, and keep the system continuously shippable., • Profile and optimize latency, throughput, and memory on embedded platforms under real-time constraints., • Harden the stack against real-world failure modes (sensor dropouts, comms loss, thermal throttling, degraded modes)., • Implement runtime monitoring and health checks so the robot can detect, log, and recover from faults autonomously.What You Bring, • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)., • 7+ years hands-on experience developing and integrating robotics software, including work on physical hardware., • Strong C++ and Python proficiency with modern best practices; able to work in large, multi-language codebases., • Strong understanding of ROS/ROS2 and experience designing, building, and deploying nodes in complex robotic systems., • Solid understanding of real-time systems, inter-process communication, and resource-constrained embedded compute environments., • Experience hardening research/prototype code into production-quality software with testing and fault handling., • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities., • Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and excellent written/verbal communication skills.What Will Set You Apart, • Experience with humanoid robots, legged locomotion platforms, or complex dexterous manipulation systems.Familiarity with motion planning, whole-body control, or contact-rich manipulation pipelines., • Experience working with computationally constrained platforms and designing efficient, real-time software with low overhead., • Background in CI/CD, automated testing, and release engineering for robotics software., • Contributions to open-source robotics frameworks or tools.

Job DescriptionFieldAI 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. FieldAI is seeking passionate engineers to play a vital role in the development of multi-robot simulation and fleet orchestration. You will work with a focused team in a fast-paced environment to build simulation environments where robots operate, coordinate, and adapt together in realistic scenes, enabling the company to develop and validate fleet orchestration strategies at scale before deployment. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of robotics simulation and multiagent fundamentals along with the practical skills to deliver high-quality, maintainable code on a small, focused team.What You Will Get To Do • Architect high-fidelity multi-robot simulation scenes (terrain, sensors, dynamic obstacles) and scale from single-agent tests to fleet scenarios., • Integrate physics, perception, and comms models so agents behave realistically at fleet scale., • Implement and evaluate fleet-level task allocation, coordination, and planning inside simulation., • Build declarative mission tooling to run thousands of orchestration experiments and profile performance across latency, heterogeneity, and environment complexity., • Calibrate simulation to real-world telemetry with field teams and reduce the sim-to-real gap., • Build domain randomization, scenario generation, and automated regression/benchmark gates for fleet orchestration releases., • Design logging, metrics, and visualization so every run yields actionable data and fleet KPIs (throughput, collisions, comms overhead, idle time)., • Maintain reproducible experiment infrastructure with versioned scenes, configs, and results., • Partner with perception, planning, learning, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to run large-scale simulation and raise standards for fidelity, coverage, and release quality.What You Bring, • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Aerospace, or a related field (or equivalent industry experience)., • 7+ years hands-on experience building simulation environments for robotics or autonomous systems., • Proficiency in Python and C++; comfort reading and extending large codebases., • Working knowledge of robotics simulation engines (e.g., MuJoCo, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Genesis)., • Experience with multi-robot or multi-agent systems: task allocation, distributed planning, swarm coordination, or fleet management., • Familiarity with standard robotics middleware., • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in fast-paced, interdisciplinary teams., • Ability to translate research into practical, field-deployable systems.What Will Set You Apart, • Publications or open-source contributions in multiagent systems, multi-robot planning, or fleet coordination (ICRA, RSS, IROS, AAMAS, CoRL)., • Experience with domain randomization, synthetic data generation, or sim-to-real transfer at scale., • Background in distributed systems or cloud-based simulation orchestration.

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