Software Engineer, Large Behavior Models 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
Robotics, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience developing software for robotics or related fields
  • Advanced knowledge in Python programming, familiarity with C++
  • Experience with robotics or related problems: 3D transformations, kinematics
  • Experience writing GUI tools with Qt (desirable)
  • Experience with ML robotics datasets, robot middleware systems, pubsub, and common sensor modalities (desirable)
  • Experience with cloud infrastructure, storage, databases (desirable)
  • Experience with docker and job orchestration for cloud and on-premise GPU clusters (desirable)
  • Eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)

Responsibilities

  • Actively participate in ongoing R&D initiatives, collaborating closely with Research Scientists and Infrastructure Engineers
  • Work with VR and mocap devices and write code for teleoperation interfaces
  • Write software for data logging, data pipelines, training pipelines
  • Analyze and track failures in experimental robot runs
  • Develop tools to query and gain insights into data, training, and testing performance metrics
  • Work with robot simulation software to develop scenarios, tests, and data collection tools
  • Work with annotation teams and develop data annotation tools
  • Maintain and improve the code repository, ensuring its ongoing maintenance and improvement to meet evolving needs (CI/CD, testing, deployment)

Skills

Python
C++
Qt
3D transformations
kinematics
pubsub
data pipelines
robot simulation
CI/CD
VR
mocap

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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