Staff Field Application Engineer at Boston Dynamics

Waltham, Minnesota, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
RoboticsIndustries

Requirements

  • Expertise in robotics integration (hardware, networking, software, and payloads)
  • Proven ability to lead complex, multi-site automation projects in a partner or integrator model
  • Strong technical training and mentoring skills, with experience delivering certifications or enablement frameworks
  • Advanced troubleshooting skills across autonomy, mapping, networking, and hardware domains
  • Excellent communication skills to engage with both technical teams and executive stakeholders
  • Fluency in Korean (required); proficiency in Japanese (preferred)
  • Education: Master’s in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field; or equivalent industry experience
  • Experience: 5+ years in robotics, automation, or systems integration (3+ with a Master’s). Prior Field Applications Engineering or Solution Architecture strongly preferred
  • Technical Skills (Nice to Have): Networking (protocols, firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, routers/switches); Linux (Ubuntu) systems management and optimization; Programming experience in Python, C++, Typescript, or Kotlin; Familiarity with AutoCAD or equivalent design software
  • Certifications: Relevant industry certifications in robotics, networking, or systems integration preferred
  • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50%, including the APAC region
  • Candidates must be authorized to work in the relevant location

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the regional subject matter expert on integrations, enabling partners to deliver deployments to BD standards
  • Manage portfolio-level partner engagement, ensuring multiple integration projects across different customers meet BD standards for quality, reliability, and ROI
  • Lead the resolution of complex escalations, performing advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and collaborating with engineering for systemic fixes
  • Develop and prototype integration solutions using BD APIs/SDKs, creating tools and workflows to support partner-led projects
  • Oversee partner technical certifications, audit integration designs and deliverables, and enforce best practices
  • Deliver advanced technical training to partner engineers and project managers; ensure readiness for product updates, new features, and Inspector releases
  • Act as a regional liaison for partner and customer feedback, translating operational insights into actionable input for product and CI program teams
  • Collaborate with the Program Manager to align program requirements, partner capabilities, and product evolution
  • Lead technical go-to-market pilots in-region, managing partner field validation of new technologies, and supporting sales
  • Mentor FAEs and partner engineers to promote consistency, quality, and efficiency across integrations
  • Drive process improvements in partner enablement, certification, and technical standards to scale CI program impact globally

Skills

robotics
APIs
SDKs
troubleshooting
root cause analysis
prototyping
integrations
technical training
certification
auditing
partner management

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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