Senior Software Engineer at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Robotics, Automation, LogisticsIndustries

Requirements

4+ years of experience building production-quality software
Strong foundational knowledge of server-side technologies
Prior exposure to client-side technologies, such as React, Typescript (Android experience is a plus)
Bonus: Experience with Docker, Terraform or other Infrastructure-as-code tools, and public cloud providers such as AWS, Azure and/or GCP
Eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship available)

Responsibilities

Develop innovative, polished features using technologies such as Node.js, C++, Golang, React, and Typescript
Collaborate with UX and Product teams to ensure working on the right features in a way which can be easily deployed by customers
Design core pieces of software architecture which touch a wide vertical surface - from on-robot code to cloud services
Build core features connecting robots to users, such as new features for the Stretch Web Interface, cloud tools to manage fleet of Stretch robots, performance optimization for critical backend services, and network configuration on robots

Skills

node.js

C++

Golang

React

Typescript

Docker

Terraform

AWS

Azure

GCP

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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