Boston Dynamics

Senior Staff Robotics Engineer- Spot Autonomy

Boston Dynamics • $130K — $180K *
Waltham, MA 02453In-Person
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field with 3+ years experience
  • Understanding of robotics methods in perception, localization (SLAM), and navigation
  • Experience in Machine Learning and data-driven visual perception approaches
  • Proficiency with Machine Learning frameworks such as PyTorch
  • Strong coding skills in C++ and Python with emphasis on performance and testing
  • Effective team player with strong communication skills
  • Demonstrated passion for quality and autonomous robots

Responsibilities

  • Develop next generation localization, mapping, perception, and autonomy capabilities for Spot
  • Apply novel SLAM, ML, and perception techniques to solve navigation challenges
  • Leverage sensor data and simulations to ensure robust and scalable solutions
  • Own key components in Spot’s autonomy and perception stack
  • Collaborate with skilled researchers and engineers to enhance autonomy capabilities

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment with a diverse team of experts
  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics technology
  • Engagement in real-world problem-solving
  • Potential for professional growth within R&D team
  • Focus on product deliverables and innovation
Full Job Description
In this role you will have the opportunity to develop Spot's next generation autonomy capabilities. You will research & integrate state-of-the-art approaches in the areas of perception, localization and navigation to ensure that our robots can navigate the world robustly and confidently.

You will get to:
  • Develop Spot's next generation localization, mapping, perception and autonomy capabilities and deliver them to the product.
  • Apply and develop novel approaches in the areas of SLAM / ML / Perception to solve complex challenges in semantically-aware navigation and localization in dynamic environments.
  • Leverage real world sensor data, simulation & tests to ensure that your solutions are robust and performant at scale.
  • Take active ownership of key components in Spot's autonomy & perception stack.


As a part of the Spot Autonomy Team, you will closely collaborate with other skilled researchers & engineers who are passionate about Spot's autonomy capabilities. Being embedded in the broader Spot R&D team, you will get a chance to further collaborate with other groups and experts from a wide variety of backgrounds.

To succeed in this role, you should have the following skills and experience

Required:
  • A Masters degree in Computer Science, Robotics or related field and 3+ years of professional experience
  • A strong understanding of robotics, including methods in perception, localization (SLAM), and navigation. You should be familiar with both traditional and ML-based methods and their typical strengths & shortcomings.
  • First-hand experience in Machine Learning and data driven approaches to visual perception problems. A good understanding of recent ML approaches such as LLMs & ViTs and/or navigation/behavior policies.
  • Experience with Machine Learning frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
  • Experienced in writing performant, well-structured, and testable C++ and Python code
  • Be a team player and good communicator, able to work well in a dynamic and collaborative environment
  • Have a passion for quality and autonomous robots


Preferred:
  • A PhD in Computer Science, Robotics or related field.
  • A strong background in advanced robotics, autonomy, and control systems, with a pragmatic approach to deploying robust, real-world solutions.
  • Experience with advanced topics in localization and navigation, including ML-enhanced methods like semantic SLAM or end-to-end approaches.
  • Experience with 3D robot simulation (e.g. Mujoco or Isaac Lab).
  • A track record of relevant product deliverables, open-source contributions or publications.

About Boston Dynamics

Boston Dynamics is an American engineering and robotics design company founded in 1992 as a spin-off from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The company is best known for the development of BigDog, a quadruped robot designed for the U.S. military. Boston Dynamics has also developed a number of other robots, including Spot, a four-legged robot designed for indoor and outdoor operation, and Atlas, a humanoid robot designed for a variety of search and rescue tasks. In 2013, the company was acquired by Google X, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. In 2020, the company was acquired by Hyundai Motor Group. Boston Dynamics is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Learn more about Boston Dynamics
Size
300 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Founded
1992
* Ladders Estimates

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