Research Scientist – Atlas Behavior Learning
| Company | Boston Dynamics |
|---|---|
| Location | Waltham, MA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- An MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related field
- Experience training and deploying RL policies for complex behaviors—either in simulation or on real robots
- Familiarity with modern ML frameworks and tools (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Ray RLlib)
- A strong foundation in algorithm design, debugging, and performance optimization
Responsibilities
- Design, train, and deploy reinforcement learning models to tackle challenging mobile and bimanual manipulation tasks
- Develop high-quality, production-ready code in Python and C++
- Test and iterate your models directly on real robot hardware
- Collaborate closely with expert engineers and researchers through design reviews and hands-on experimentation
- Contribute to a growing body of work shaping the future of humanoid robotics
Preferred Qualifications
- A PhD or equivalent research experience in reinforcement learning or robotic manipulation
- Experience working with real-world robotic systems
- Contributions to large software projects or open-source ML/robotics tools