Principal AI Engineer- Stretch Grasping Intelligence at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, Warehouse AutomationIndustries

Requirements

PhD and 5 years of experience, or MS and 8 years of industry experience in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field
Publications at top tier venues including RSS, CoRL, Science Robotics, ICLR, NeurIPS, CVPR (plus)
Strong foundation in Python and modern ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, Jax)
Prior experience training and deploying AI policies, including working with robot hardware and simulation
Strong analytical and debug skills
Experience working with and contributing to large codebases (Python and C++)
Experience with Reinforcement Learning and/or Behavior Cloning (plus)

Responsibilities

Design and build the systems that enable the Stretch robot to perceive the environment so that it can perform manipulation tasks
Help develop datasets, infrastructure, and tooling to build ML models at scale
Advocate for and leverage the use of simulation tools (e.g. MuJoCo, Gazebo)
Integrate the use of novel techniques into Stretch software systems
Collaborate with adjacent teams (e.g. Manipulation, Planning, SW Platform) to define requirements and propose solutions
Serve as a go-to technical leader on the team, championing AI solutions to tackle challenging problems
Develop novel AI algorithms to solve real-world mobile perception and manipulation problems
Pioneer techniques that tightly couple perception to robot behavior and planning and produce efficient and robust policies
Collaborate closely with software, controls, and hardware teams to rapidly test, iterate, and deploy algorithms on robot
Provide mentorship to other engineers and advocate for the right solutions to maximize the capabilities of the Stretch robot

Skills

AI algorithms

mobile perception

manipulation

robot behavior

planning

policies

MuJoCo

Gazebo

ML models

simulation tools

robotics

log analysis

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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