Staff Research Roboticist
Boston Dynamics develops and deploys highly mobile robots and fleet-management software for industrial inspection, warehouse operations, and manufacturing automation.
Maintainer signals as of 9/25/2026
Funding history
Investors
About Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics, Inc. is a Waltham, Massachusetts robotics company developing commercial mobile robots. Its current portfolio includes the Spot quadruped, Stretch warehouse robot, Atlas humanoid robot, and Orbit fleet-orchestration software.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will design, implement, train, and deploy ML and RL algorithms for last-mile delivery challenges. You will develop software in Python and C++, then evaluate algorithms in simulation and on physical robots operating in unstructured outdoor environments.
Requirements
- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field
- Experience deploying ML or RL techniques onto physical robotic hardware
- Proficiency with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
- Software engineering proficiency in Python or C++
- Knowledge of testing and system architecture
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, train, and deploy ML and RL algorithms
- Develop and integrate software in Python or C++
- Evaluate algorithms in simulation environments and on physical robots
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Annual bonus structure