Do you have a passion for applying state-of-the-art controls and machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems? As a Robotics Engineer on the Spot Manipulation team, you will be a key contributor to tackling some of the most challenging technical problems in robotics. Your role will focus on the hands-on development and implementation of a data-driven manipulation stack. We are investing in reinforcement learning and behavioral cloning as key technologies for achieving dexterous and robust loco-manipulation that can be deployed in real-world environments. Success in this position requires ambitious ideas, rapid and meticulous execution, and a collaborative mindset within a dynamic, fast-paced team.
Day-to-Day Activities:Design and implement novel systems to enable next-gen loco-manipulation behaviors.
Rapidly iterate on manipulation prototypes to move from concept to on-robot tests.
Execute rigorous testing and debugging of designs directly on our in-house robot fleet.
Collaborate closely with other project teams to build a cross-embodiment data flywheel.
MS with 3+ years of industry experience or PhD in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or related field.
Experience training and deploying RL policies for complex behaviors on real robots or simulated characters
Experience integrating perception in learned behaviors.
Proficiency in Python & C++ programming language.
Strong analytical and debugging skills in a hardware-centric environment.
Experience with legged loco-manipulation.
Strong background in behavior cloning and curating large demonstration datasets.
Ideas to close the embodiment gap between human/humanoid data and quadrupeds.
Previous experience in high-growth or fast-paced robotics environments.
The base pay range for this position is between $155,000 to $220,000 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.
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