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Boston Dynamics

Robot type
Humanoid · Warehouse and Logistics
Location
WalthamMassachusettsUSA
Job type
Business Operations
Posted
Aug 30, 2026
Salary
$180,000–$240,000 a year
Full-time

Staff Research Roboticist

Job description

At Boston Dynamics, we are pushing the boundaries of what advanced robots can do in the real world. The Spot team is building next-generation last-mile delivery capabilities, and we are seeking a curious, driven team member to develop cutting-edge machine learning (ML) and reinforcement learning (RL) solutions that run directly on our robots.

Job responsibilities

  • Design, implement, train, and deploy state-of-the-art ML/RL algorithms for complex last-mile delivery challenges
  • Develop and integrate software in Python and/or C++
  • Evaluate new algorithms in our simulation environments and directly on our fleet of real Spot robots in unstructured, outdoor environments

Job requirements

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field
  • Experience deploying state-of-the-art ML or RL techniques (for either perception or control) directly onto physical robotic hardware
  • Proficiency with a modern ML framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX)
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals in Python or C++. You know how to leverage modern AI coding tools to accelerate development while maintaining rigorous standards for testing and system architecture.

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