Perception Software Engineer

The Boston Dynamics AI Institute is on a mission to solve the most important and fundamental challenges in AI and Robotics, aiming to enable future generations of intelligent machines that will help us all live better lives. We are seeking a Perception Software Engineer to join our team in our new Cambridge, MA office.

As a Perception Software Engineer, you will work cross-functionally with all of our projects to create software tools and algorithms for perception research and help turn that research into reality. This role is perfect for those who have a passion for developing technology for robots and want to advance their capabilities and usefulness.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with a small team of software perception engineers to creatively apply state-of-the-art perception techniques
• Working with research teams to improve robot perception software and develop tools for accessing large models, camera drivers, and visualization
• Creating and supporting open source robotics software
• Promoting quality and reliability through regular code reviews
• Developing high performance algorithms and improving systems

We are looking for candidates with:

• 5+ years of experience in designing and developing software perception applications using C++ or Python in production environments
• A degree in computer science, robotics, electrical/mechanical/aerospace engineering, or a related field (BS, MS, or PhD)
• Experience working with robots, machine learning, or other related applications
• Familiarity with git, issue tracking, CI/CD, and modern software engineering practices
• Strong troubleshooting skills

Additional valuable skills include experience with PyTorch, ROS2, gRPC, LCM, Docker, cloud computing, and working with physical hardware.

Join us in building a collaborative and exciting new organization that's at the forefront of AI and robotics innovation. Apply now to be part of shaping the future of intelligent machines!