Robotics Engineer- Software and Controls

As a Robotics Engineer at Boston Dynamics, you will help design and code real-time systems for our fleet of Stretch warehouse robots. We believe that if it doesn’t work on a robot, it doesn’t work - so get ready to do lots of iterative hardware testing to iron out the kinks. To thrive in this role, you must have strong analytical skills, and be motivated and excited to make a positive impact in the world of robotics. 

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications, logistics and warehouses.

Day to day activities: 

• Write software to interface with hardware or safety systems, create behavior components for customer applications or to test robot functionality (EVT, DVT, FAT)

• Design and implement automated diagnostics for robot components to support reliable robot operation, field service repairs, and manufacturing

• Test and debug your designs on awesome robots 

• Create highly reliable, maintainable, and testable code 

• Interface with multi-disciplinary teams to achieve design objectives 

Desired skills: 

• BS or MS in an Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• Proficiency in C++ 

• Expertise in motor control, robot sensing, safety systems, and/or behavior controls architectures (e.g. finite state machines or behavior trees) 

• Experience working closely with robots, including hands-on testing, debugging, and deployment in real-world scenarios

• Strong analytical and debug skills 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills