# Staff Research Roboticist

**Company:** [Boston Dynamics](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-companies/boston-dynamics)
**Location:** Waltham, MA
**Work mode:** On-site
**Seniority:** Senior
**Employment type:** Full Time
**Salary:** USD 180K–220K/yr
**Category:** Engineering
**Listed:** 2026-11-13

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## What you'll do

- Design, implement, train, and deploy ML/RL algorithms for last-mile delivery
- Develop and integrate software in Python and/or C++
- Evaluate algorithms in simulation and on real Spot robots

## What you need

- MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or related field
- Experience deploying ML or RL techniques on physical robotic hardware
- Proficiency with PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
- Strong software engineering fundamentals in Python or C++

## Job 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, TensorFlow, 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 $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.

## Other open roles at Boston Dynamics

- [Product Manager - Atlas (Hardware)](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/boston-dynamics/product-manager-atlas-hardware-R3378) — Waltham Office (POST)
- [Senior Staff Product Marketing Manager - Orbit](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/boston-dynamics/senior-staff-product-marketing-manager-orbit-R3375) — Waltham Office (POST)
- [Senior Field Application Engineer](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/boston-dynamics/senior-field-application-engineer-R3367) — Waltham Office (POST)
- [Staff Integration Project Manager](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/boston-dynamics/staff-integration-project-manager-R3361) — Waltham Office (POST)
- [Manufacturing Test Engineer Co-Op](https://zerogtalent.com/robotics-jobs/boston-dynamics/manufacturing-test-engineer-co-op-R3360) — Waltham Office (POST)

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