AI Robotics Software Engineer, RL Awareness at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field with 4+ years of professional experience, or a Master's degree with 2+ years of experience
Direct experience with Reinforcement Learning and a solid understanding of other machine learning techniques
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python
Experience with 3D geometry, transformations, and data structures
A solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, including kinematics and coordinate frames
(Nice-to-have) Familiarity with simulation environments (e.g., Isaac Sim, MuJoCo)
(Nice-to-have) Experience working with large-scale 3D data from sensors such as cameras and LiDAR
(Nice-to-have) A passion for building robust and reliable software for real-world robotic systems
(Nice-to-have) Familiarity with modern software development practices, including version control, testing, and CI/CD

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain the software interfaces that connect our robot's real-time 3D world model to our RL-based control systems
Develop and optimize the data pipelines that provide our RL policies with the necessary environmental information to make intelligent decisions
Collaborate with our perception and controls teams to ensure that the environmental model is accurate, efficient, and tailored to the needs of our learning algorithms
Implement and test new features that enable our robots to better understand and interact with their surroundings

Skills

C++

Python

Reinforcement Learning

Machine Learning

3D Geometry

Robotics

Data Pipelines

Perception Systems

Control Systems

Boston Dynamics

Develops advanced robots for industrial applications

About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics creates advanced robots that enhance human capabilities and safety, focusing on legged robots with high mobility, dexterity, and intelligence. Their flagship products, Spot and Pick, are designed for commercial, industrial, and research applications, performing tasks that are dangerous or physically demanding for humans. Spot, for example, is a 65-pound robot that can navigate complex terrains and avoid obstacles autonomously using built-in AI. Unlike many competitors, Boston Dynamics emphasizes responsible use of their robots, limiting sales to commercial and research clients and ensuring high-quality standards through domestic manufacturing. The company's goal is to improve safety and efficiency across various industries while exploring future consumer applications.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters

1992Year Founded

$38.8MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Competition from affordable Chinese robotics could pressure market share and pricing.

Layoffs indicate potential financial or strategic challenges impacting future innovation.

Collaboration with multiple stakeholders may lead to strategic misalignments.

Differentiation

Boston Dynamics excels in creating robots with advanced mobility and dexterity.

Their robots are designed for unstructured environments, enhancing workplace safety and efficiency.

Spot and Atlas are pioneering robots in digital transformation and mobile manipulation.

Upsides

Collaboration with Toyota and Hyundai boosts AI-powered humanoid robot development.

Patent resolution with Ghost Robotics opens collaboration on robotics policy and technology.

AI advancements in Atlas position Boston Dynamics as a humanoid robot market leader.

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