Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Field Robotics) | Microsoft Careers

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On-site
Location
Redmond, WA
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$102,100–$202,200 / yr
Posted
5 days ago
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Nov 25, 2026
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TL;DR · Member of Technical Staff, Microsoft Robotics (Field Robotics) | Microsoft Careers

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As a Member of Technical Staff at the hardware engineer II level within Microsoft Robotics, you will play a crucial role in bridging laboratory development with production readiness by conducting field tests of robotic systems in diverse real-world environments. Your daily tasks include deploying robots to customer and partner sites, executing structured test protocols, collecting performance data, diagnosing issues, and providing actionable feedback to engineering teams. You will work closely with hardware engineers, software developers, AI researchers, and program managers to ensure continuous improvement of robot capabilities. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with robotic systems, familiarity with robotics middleware like ROS/ROS2, Linux-based systems, and sensor suites, proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis, and strong documentation skills. This role requires extensive travel to various physical environments such as warehouses and outdoor settings, contributing to the development of end-to-end readiness programs and field operations training materials.

Skills

Python ROS ROS2 Linux V&V CI/CD Git Docker Kubernetes AWS Azure Grafana Prometheus PostgreSQL MES PLC SCADA RFID Bluetooth Wi-Fi 5G LoRaWAN

What you'll do

  • Plan and execute field tests of robotic systems in diverse real-world environments.
  • Develop and maintain structured test protocols and data collection procedures.
  • Deploy and operate robotic platforms, including hardware setup and software provisioning.
  • Analyze field test data to produce clear and actionable reports for engineering teams.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot complex issues across the robot stack with engineering teams.
  • Identify process gaps in field deployment and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
  • Maintain detailed documentation on field deployment procedures and site-specific configurations.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering field and 5+ years of technical experience.
  • Master's Degree in a relevant engineering field and 3+ years of technical experience.
  • Hands-on experience deploying, operating, or testing robotic systems in real-world environments.
  • Familiarity with robotics middleware (ROS/ROS2), Linux-based systems, and sensor suites.
  • Experience with structured test planning, acceptance testing, and V&V methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Python for test automation, data analysis, and log processing.
  • Strong documentation skills for technical reports and issue tracking.

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