Staff Test Development Engineer - Robotics & Automation

Boston Dynamics; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k)

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Staff Test Development Engineer to advance Atlas testing software and automation from research prototypes to reliable production-ready systems. You will architect and implement test tools, support verification across stands, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure scalable, robust robot software and hardware integration for real-world deployment.

The role requires 5+ years in software engineering for robotics, strong Python/C++ skills, Linux

Qualifications

• BS in CS/SE or equivalent and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience integrating new mechatronic systems for real-world use.
• Strong interest in software interacting with robotic hardware.
• In-depth cross-disciplinary knowledge of electro-mechanical actuation subsystems or related tech.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for debugging and scripting automation.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, implement, deploy, and maintain new tools for our test framework, automation, and control strategies across all verification test stands including: configuration, diagnosis, calibration, data management, visualization, and user interaction.
• Debug, maintain and improve existing test systems.
• Take early R&D and prototype test benches, optimize their software stability, and adapt them for high-volume, repeatable manufacturing environments.
• Refactor existing test code to optimize test execution times, reduce false-fail rates, and ensure error handling is robust enough for factory operators.
• Hands-on test stand development, system design, execution, and analysis.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

SQL/Databases

Scripting/Debugging

Education

BS Computer Science or Software Engineering or equivalent

Tools

LabVIEW

TestStand

Git

Arena

Enovia

Job description

Boston Dynamics is seeking a Staff Test Development Engineer to advance Atlas testing software and automation from research prototypes to reliable production-ready systems. You will architect and implement test tools, support verification across stands, and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure scalable, robust robot software and hardware integration for real-world deployment.

The role requires 5+ years in software engineering for robotics, strong Python/C++ skills, Linux