Boston Dynamics · 12 hours ago
Senior Robotics Engineer-Perception
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBoston Dynamics is seeking an experienced Senior Robotics Engineer to join the Stretch World Modeling team, focusing on the perception stack to enhance robot environmental awareness. The role involves designing advanced perception algorithms, leading system architecture, and mentoring engineers while ensuring the reliability and performance of robotic systems in real-world applications.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and implement advanced classical perception algorithms to solve complex problems on our robots, with a strong emphasis on real-world reliability and performance
Lead the architecture and development of large-scale systems within our perception stack, ensuring they are scalable, efficient, and maintainable
Write clean, efficient, and testable C++ code, serving as a technical leader and establishing best practices for the team
Collaborate closely with other teams, acting as a subject matter expert in perception and a technical leader for cross-functional initiatives
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their technical growth and contributing to a strong engineering culture
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field; PhD is a plus
5+ years' of experience as a Software Engineer or relevant role, designing and delivering complex perception systems
Expert-level C++ software development skills, including deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and performance optimization
Demonstrated expertise in classical perception of concepts like state estimation, sensor fusion, and object modeling
Experience working with large-scale systems and complex codebases
Hands-on experience with robots, including testing, debugging, and deployment in real-world scenarios
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
Preferred
Familiarity with machine learning is a plus
PhD is a plus
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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