Boston Dynamics · 5 hours ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Diagnostics
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $208K/yr
6+ years expBoston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will design, debug, and code real-time systems for warehouse robotics, contributing to advanced automation environments at scale.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Write software to interface with robot hardware, detect hardware failures or anomalies, and perform safety functions in C++
Design and implement automated diagnostics for robot components to support reliable robot operation, field service repairs, and manufacturing
Create highly reliable, maintainable, and testable code
Test your code on advanced high performance robots
Support failure analysis and troubleshooting across multifunctional engineering teams
Complete root cause failure analysis of robot failures
Work with a multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree (with 8+ years of experience) or Masters Degree (with 6+ years of experience) or PhD (with 3+ years experience) in electrical engineering, computer science, robotics, or related field
Strong proficiency in C++ and coding principles
Strong analytical and debug skills
Familiarity with control systems
Enthusiasm for the field of robotics and troubleshooting complex systems
Ability to work with interdisciplinary teams
Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Paid time off
Annual bonus structure
Company
Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is an engineering company that specializes in building dynamic robots and software for human simulation.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37MKey Investors
SoftBank
2020-12-09Acquired
2019-02-06Series Unknown· $37M
Leadership Team
Robert Playter
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Theermann
Chief Strategy Officer
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