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Reinforcement Learning Engineer-Spot Behavior

Reinforcement Learning Engineer-Spot Behavior

CompanyBoston Dynamics
LocationWaltham, MA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesMaster’s, PhD
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Master’s degree or higher in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience with a proven track record of deploying models on hardware.
  • Proficiency in both Python and C++ programming languages.
  • Strong analytical and debugging skills.
  • Familiarity with modern deep RL toolkits and architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy reinforcement learning systems to improve Spot’s mobility and robustness.
  • Integrate learning-based solutions into Spot’s existing planning and control systems in collaboration with experts across controls, perception, and planning.
  • Build and maintain systems that support reliable, scalable, and reproducible RL training.
  • Test and debug your work using our in-house fleet of Spot robots.
  • Write high-quality, maintainable code in both Python and C++.
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance on ML best practices.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with legged robotics.
  • PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.