Research Roboticist

Position: Staff Research Roboticist
# Staff Research Roboticist Boston Dynamics Waltham, MAFull-time $180,000 – $240,000 / yearAI tools:

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This role develops machine-learning and reinforcement-learning capabilities for Spot’s next-generation last-mile delivery work. You’ll implement, train, and deploy algorithms, then evaluate them in simulation and on physical robots in outdoor environments.
* Permanent* On-site
* Master’s or PhD in a related field### Skills and expertise

Machine learning

Reinforcement learning

PythonC++Py Torch Tensor Flow JAXRobotics### Key responsibilities
* Design, implement, train, and deploy ML and RL algorithms for delivery challenges.
* Develop and integrate software in Python or C++.
* Evaluate algorithms in simulation and on Spot robots in outdoor environments.## How this job compares

Compared with 94 open staff machine learning jobs on October 10, 2026.Pay:
This job pays $180K to $240K a year. The 56 open staff machine learning jobs that publish US pay start at $219K on average, so this job starts about 18% lower.

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AI in this role:
High. AI is the core of the work: building, training or deploying AI systems. Developing, training, and deploying ML/RL algorithms is the core of the role. The posting also describes testing these systems in simulation and on physical robots.## Full 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.

What You’ll Do
• 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

We’re Looking For
• 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, Tensor Flow, 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.

The base pay range for this position is between $180,000 to $240,000 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.