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Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Field Robotics)

Microsoft • $120K — $145K *
Redmond, WA 98052In-Person
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field with 3+ years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree with 5+ years experience, or equivalent.
  • Ability to pass Microsoft security screening requirements, including a Cloud Background Check.
  • Doctorate in a related field with 3+ years experience, or Master's with 6+ years, or Bachelor's with 8+ years, or equivalent experience (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, drones, or complex electromechanical systems.
  • Familiarity with robotics middleware (ROS/ROS2), Linux systems, sensor suites, and robot debugging tools.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python for automation and data analysis.
  • Strong documentation skills for technical reports and field guides.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute field test campaigns for robotic systems in various environments.
  • Develop structured field test protocols and reporting templates for performance evaluation.
  • Deploy and operate robotic platforms, including hardware setup and software provisioning.
  • Analyze field test data and produce actionable reports for engineering teams.
  • Troubleshoot field issues and perform root cause analysis across multiple systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate field findings and prioritize improvements.
  • Identify process gaps in field operations and contribute to their continuous improvement.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of deployment procedures and configurations.
  • Assist in developing training materials and readiness programs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge robotic technologies.
  • Collaboration with diverse teams of engineers and researchers.
  • Work in varied and dynamic environments, enhancing field experience.
  • Contributions to continuous improvement and innovation within the field.
  • Potential for growth and advancement in a leading tech company.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Plan, coordinate, and execute field test campaigns for robotic systems across diverse real-world environments, including customer sites, partner facilities, and first-party scenarios, ranging from indoor semi-structured settings to unstructured outdoor terrains, that replicate operational conditions.


  • Develop and maintain structured field test protocols, acceptance criteria, data collection procedures, and reporting templates that ensure repeatable, measurable evaluation of robot hardware, software, and AI model performance.


  • Deploy, configure, and operate robotic platforms in the field, including hardware setup, software provisioning, network configuration, sensor calibration, and integration with site-specific infrastructure.


  • Collect, organize, and analyze field test data including sensor logs, telemetry streams, performance metrics, video recordings, and environmental measurements, producing clear and actionable test reports for engineering and program leadership.


  • Diagnose and troubleshoot field issues across the full robot stack (mechanical, electrical, software, networking, AI behavior), performing initial root cause analysis and resolving complex issues alongside engineering teams with well-documented reproduction steps.


  • Collaborate with hardware engineers, software engineers, AI researchers, and program managers to communicate and integrate field findings, prioritize bug fixes and design improvements, and validate engineering changes through follow-up field testing.


  • Identify and provide feedback on process gaps in field deployment and test procedures, sharing best practices broadly across the team and contributing to continuous improvement of field operations readiness.


  • Maintain detailed documentation around field deployment procedures, site-specific configurations, inventory management, and service support workflows.


  • Participate in test triage and review meetings to share knowledge, actively contribute to faster issue resolution, and identify readiness needs for upcoming field campaigns.


  • Assist in the development of end-to-end readiness programs, including mentoring, knowledge sharing, technical document creation, and development of field operations training materials.


Qualifications

Required/minimum qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience
    • OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 5+ years technical engineering experience
    • OR equivalent experience

Other Requirements
  • Ability to meet Microsoft, customer and/or government security screening requirements are required for this role. These requirements include, but are not limited to the following specialized security screenings:
    • Microsoft Cloud Background Check: This position will be required to pass the Microsoft Cloud Background Check upon hire/transfer and every two years thereafter.


Additional or preferred qualifications
  • Doctorate in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 3+ years technical engineering experience
    • OR Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience
    • OR Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience
    • OR equivalent experience


  • Hands-on experience deploying, operating, or testing robotic systems, autonomous vehicles, drones, or complex electromechanical systems in field or operational environments.


  • Familiarity with common robotic systems implementations, including robotics middleware (ROS/ROS2), Linux-based systems, sensor suites (cameras, LiDAR, IMUs), and robot debugging and data visualization tools.


  • Experience with structured test planning, acceptance testing, or verification and validation (V&V) methodologies for hardware-software integrated systems.


  • Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for test automation, data analysis, and log processing.


  • Exemplary documentation skills with experience producing technical test reports, field deployment guides, and issue tracking documentation.


  • Willingness and ability to travel to customer and partner sites and work in varied physical environments including warehouses, labs, and outdoor settings.

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This position will be open for a minimum of 5 days, with applications accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

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Market Cap
$1,762.4 billion
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Net Income
$51.3 billion
Founded
1975
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+15.5%
Revenue
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