Do you have a passion for applying state-of-the-art controls and machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems? As a Principal Robotics Engineer on the Spot Behavior team, you will play a pivotal role in tackling some of the most challenging technical problems in robotics. Your role will encompass a broad range of responsibilities across the control stack, including advanced control algorithms, machine learning, perception & mapping, and navigation. Success in this position requires a blend of technical leadership, innovation, empathy for customer needs, and collaborative teamwork within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.
Day-to-Day Activities:
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Lead development of novel systems to enhance Spot’s mobility and navigation capabilities.
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Conduct thorough testing and debugging of designs using our in-house robot fleet.
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Produce highly reliable, maintainable, and easily testable code.
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Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.
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Facilitate design reviews and foster collaborative problem-solving with fellow members of the Spot team.
We are looking for:
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Master's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
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Proven track record of deploying code in real-world scenarios on hardware.
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Proficiency in C++ programming language.
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Expertise in control systems, navigation, and machine learning.
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Strong analytical and debugging skills.
Nice to Have:
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Experience with legged robotics.
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Background in rigid-body simulation.
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Proficiency in Python programming language.
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PhD or higher in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
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What We Do
Boston Dynamics builds advanced mobile manipulation robots with remarkable mobility, dexterity perception and agility. We use sensor-based controls and computation to unlock the potential of complex mechanisms. Our world-class development teams develop prototypes for wild new concepts, do build-test-build engineering and field testing and transform successful designs into robot products. Our goal is to change your idea of what robots can do.
