Director of Safety Engineering, Robotics & Autonomous Systems
field-ai· Management
About this role
Field AI builds autonomous robotic systems designed to operate in complex, unstructured, and safety-critical real-world environments. Our robots work alongside humans in outdoor settings where uncertainty, scale, and operational risk are fundamental challenges. Safety is a core product capability at Field AI. As our systems transition from advanced R&D into scaled field deployment, we are seeking a Director of Robotics Product Safety to define and lead the company’s product safety vision, strategy, and execution.
As Director of Robotics Product Safety, you will own Field AI’s end-to-end product safety function. You will set the safety strategy for autonomous robotic systems, establish scalable safety processes, and serve as the executive-level authority on product safety across the organization. This role combines deep technical judgment, systems safety leadership, and cross-functional influence. You will work closely with executive leadership, engineering, operations, and external stakeholders to ensure Field AI’s robots are safe, deployable, and trusted in the field.
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The listed salary for this Director of Safety Engineering, Robotics & Autonomous Systems position at field-ai is USD 70K–300K. This is an Full time role.
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Director of Safety Engineering, Robotics & Autonomous Systems
field-ai · 💰 USD 70K–300K
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