Technical Staff, Robotics (Field Robotics)

Job Description

Job Title: Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Field Robotics). Location:

• Redmond, Washington, United States
• 4 days per week in-office
• Travel less than 25%

Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute field test campaigns for robotic systems across customer sites, partner facilities, and first-party environments.
• Test robots in indoor semi-structured environments and unstructured outdoor terrain that replicate real operating conditions.
• Develop and maintain structured test protocols, acceptance criteria, data collection procedures, and reporting templates.
• Deploy, configure, and operate robotic platforms, including hardware setup, software provisioning, network configuration, sensor calibration, and site-specific infrastructure integration;
• Collect and analyze sensor logs, telemetry streams, performance metrics, video recordings, and environmental measurements.
• Produce clear and actionable test reports for engineering and program leadership.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot issues across the full robot stack, including mechanical, electrical, software, networking, and AI behavior.
• Perform initial root cause analysis and work with engineering teams to resolve complex issues with documented reproduction steps.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers, software engineers, AI researchers, and program managers to communicate field findings and prioritize improvements.
• Validate bug fixes and design changes through follow-up field testing;
• Identify gaps in deployment and testing processes and contribute to continuous improvement of field operations.
• Maintain documentation for deployment procedures, site configurations, inventory management, and service support workflows.
• Participate in test triage and review meetings to support faster issue resolution and prepare for future field campaigns.
• Assist with end-to-end readiness programs, mentoring, knowledge sharing, technical documentation, and field operations training materials.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of technical engineering experience.
• Or a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 5+ years of technical engineering experience.
• Equivalent experience may also be considered;
• Must be able to meet Microsoft, customer, and/or government security screening requirements.
• Must pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire or transfer and every two years thereafter.

Preferred:

• Doctorate in a relevant engineering field with 3+ years of experience, Master’s degree with 6+ years, or Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience.
• Hands-on experience deploying, operating, or testing robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, drones, or complex electromechanical systems in field environments.
• Familiarity with ROS/ROS2, Linux-based systems, cameras, LiDAR, IMUs, and robot debugging and data visualization tools.
• Experience with structured test planning, acceptance testing, or verification and validation methodologies for integrated hardware and software systems.
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for test automation, data analysis, and log processing;
• Strong technical documentation skills, including test reports, field deployment guides, and issue tracking documentation.
• Willingness and ability to travel to customer and partner sites and work in warehouses, laboratories, and outdoor environments.

Benefits And Compensation:

• Typical U.S. base salary range of $119,800 to $234,700 per year.
• Higher base salary range of $160,200 to $261,000 per year for applicable roles in the San Francisco Bay Area and New York City metropolitan area.
• Certain roles may also be eligible for additional benefits and compensation.