SQA Engineer-Humanoid Robotics at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

0-2+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering or SQA, or a recent relevant B.S. degree (Computer Science, Electrical, or Robotics Engineering)
Excellent coding skills in Python (or a similar object-oriented language) with demonstrable experience building automation scripts, test harnesses, or complex tools
Understanding of the software development lifecycle and common tools (Git, Jira, etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication, and outstanding interpersonal skills for working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment
Eligible to work in the United States (no visa sponsorship)
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience writing automated tests against hardware systems, automotive solutions, or embedded devices
Operational familiarity with a Linux development environment, e.g., shell scripting

Responsibilities

Design and implement robust, high-coverage automated test cases for validation of Atlas's cross-functional software
Work directly with the Atlas robot hardware to execute test plans, triage failures, and develop the automated test scripts necessary to prevent recurrence
Identify, report, and document defects in a timely manner, and actively assist in deep root cause analysis alongside development engineers
Contribute to the continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipeline by ensuring tests are efficient and integrated cleanly

Skills

Python

SQA

Automated Testing

CI/CD

Git

Jira

Software Testing

Robot Hardware

ML Model Validation

Network Protocols

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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