Research Engineer at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Minnesota, United States

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$150,000 – $250,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

  • 7+ years of experience in applied computer vision and perception problems
  • Knowledge of state of the art in related areas including human detection, autonomous vehicle and driver assist systems, and robot safety
  • Experience with the full lifecycle of deep learning development, including network design, data management, training, evaluation, deployment, and validation
  • Experience developing and deploying perception software for time-sensitive control systems, such as robotics
  • Experience developing specifications for perception systems from high-level product requirements
  • Strong communication skills, including ability to author technical documentation and deliver presentations on technical topics
  • History of leading cross-functional technical efforts through planning, technical requirement development, and interdisciplinary collaboration
  • History of working in small, interdisciplinary teams

Responsibilities

  • Build, validate, and deploy ML models to detect hazards, humans, and other environmental features
  • Integrate these models onto our robots' systems to collect data and evaluate performance
  • Work closely with a small team to design and prototype new payloads, platforms, and product features which create safety features for our robots

Skills

Computer Vision
Perception
Machine Learning
Deep Learning
Human Detection
Autonomous Systems
Robot Safety
Data Management
Model Deployment
Technical Documentation
Presentation Skills

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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