Lead Spatial AI & Perception Scientist (Real-Time SLAM)

Boston Dynamics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits

Annual Bonus Structure

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Boston Dynamics, Inc. based in Waltham is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in Spatial AI and Perception. The role involves designing SLAM systems, developing 3D reconstruction pipelines for our advanced humanoid robots, and integrating AI with spatial perception.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and experience in SLAM or visual odometry. The position offers a competitive salary range from $177,000 to $225,000 annually, with a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Prior experience building and deploying SLAM systems.
• Strong analytical and debugging skills.
• Ability to write maintainable research code.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement real-time SLAM for mobile humanoids.
• Develop 3D reconstruction pipelines to inform model training.
• Integrate machine learning models with spatial perception.

Skills

PhD in Robotics, Computer Vision, or related field

Experience in SLAM and visual odometry

Strong background in 3D reconstruction

Probabilistic state estimation and sensor fusion

Good coding skills in C++ and Python

Education

PhD or equivalent research experience

Tools

PyTorch

JAX

Job description

Boston Dynamics, Inc. based in Waltham is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in Spatial AI and Perception. The role involves designing SLAM systems, developing 3D reconstruction pipelines for our advanced humanoid robots, and integrating AI with spatial perception.

Candidates should have a PhD in a related field and experience in SLAM or visual odometry. The position offers a competitive salary range from $177,000 to $225,000 annually, with a generous benefits package.