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Boston Dynamics is a leading developer of advanced dynamic robots, including BigDog, PETMAN, LS3, ATLAS, and others. We love to create innovative machines that combine advanced control systems, sophisticated mechanical designs, onboard control and sensing, and extraordinary behavior. We have a close-knit hard-working team of 80 engineers, scientists and technicians devoted to building the most advanced dynamic robots in the world. If you have excellent technical skills, like to get your hands dirty and want to join our team of robotics rock stars, send your resume to jobs@BostonDynamics.com.

Software Perception Engineer

Title: Software Preception Engineer
Location of Job: Waltham, Massachusetts

For this position, we are seeking a Robotics Engineer to join a small, fast moving team working to give our legged robots the ability to navigate through forests and across mountains. Combining state of the art sensors with unusually mobile robots, and working with perception experts from multiple organizations, our projects offer the opportunity to make autonomous systems work on high profile, outdoor robots.

The ideal candidate has experience participating in hands-on robotics research and expertise with motion planning and LIDAR/vision processing. He or she should be a MS, PhD, or highly-skilled BS, and should have a strong software engineering background, including knowledge of C++, python, object oriented design, and experience on a team delivering real systems. Examples of excellent practical experience include calibrating cameras, model building from point clouds, data fusion for localization, object tracking, and getting a robot from here to there in the real world.

Our engineers write lots of software, conduct sensor experiments, test robots on rough terrain in the rain and snow, communicate results to experts and laymen, operate with the team to pull off high-profile demos, and develop innovative solutions to new problems every day. We are easy going and hardworking and hope you will be, too. We are looking for experience in at least several of the following areas:

Must have:


  • Experience with perception or motion planning on real-world robots
  • The ability to write good C++ code and use a debugger
  • Experience working within Linux
  • Knowledge of algorithms and data structures relevant to robotics

Nice to have:


  • Comfortable with debugging hardware systems
  • Experience with fielded systems
  • Real-time software and control systems
  • Python and graphics programming
  • An understanding of mechanics and dynamics


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Control Systems Engineer

Title: Control Systems Engineer
Location of Job: Waltham, Massachusetts

For this position, we are looking for someone who can work as a key member of our multi-disciplinary team. It will involve creating dynamic simulations of robotic systems for early stage development as well as on-robot testing to deliver real world machines.

We require a MS or PhD degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, aeronautical engineering or related discipline plus 2 or more years of relevant experience. A balance between analytic ability and practical implementation on hardware systems will be expected. Simulation experience is useful. You'll do well here if you like thinking about how things move and developing algorithms to make machines realize your vision. Strong interpersonal, speaking, and writing skills are required. We desire experience ranging from concept through build, test, debug, and delivery. We are looking for experience in several of the following areas:



  • Implementing high-bandwidth feedback control in hardware.
  • Developing simple models of complex systems.
  • Control of multi-DOF systems.
  • Familiarity with multi-body kinematics.
  • Sensing and state estimation.
  • C/C++.
  • Dynamic simulation.
  • Optimization.
  • Path planning.


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Benefits

Boston Dynamics offers an outstanding compensation package comprised of competitive salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, MBTA discounts, STD and LTD, access to a modern on-site exercise facility, as well as retirement benefits including a 401(k) program. Join a unique, growing, and profitable company on the cutting edge of computer simulation and robotics. Our Waltham offices are easily accessible from the Mass turnpike, Route 128 and Route 2.

Boston Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 1-617-868-5600 ext. 236 for further assistance. Please do not call to inquire about the status of your application. If you wish to self-identify for EEO purposes (Equal Employment Opportunity) you are welcome, but not required, to include the following information with your application: gender, race and/or ethnicity.


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