Boston Dynamics · 6 hours ago
Staff ML Research Engineer
Waltham, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $208K/yr
5+ years expBoston Dynamics is a robotics company focused on developing advanced robotic systems. They are seeking a Staff ML Research Engineer to join their Perception and Safety R&D Team, where the primary responsibility will be to develop machine learning models that enable robots to operate safely around people.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)RoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Help build the systems that allow our robots to operate safely around people
Develop datasets, metrics, and validation plans for ML models
Build, validate, and deploy ML models to detect hazards, humans, and other environmental features
Integrate these models onto our robots' embedded systems to collect data and evaluate performance
Work to improve model accuracy and run-time performance of models on specific hardware
Lead cross-functional technical efforts involving interdisciplinary efforts to develop robotic systems
Work closely with a small team to design and prototype new payloads, platforms, and product features which create safety features for our robots
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience applying Deep Learning (ML) to perception or computer vision problems, ideally on embedded systems
Deep knowledge of state of the art in related areas including human detection, autonomous vehicle and driver assist systems, and robot safety
Experience developing and deploying modern Deep Learning architectures for time-sensitive control systems, such as robotics
Experience working with perception sensor data, including stereo, LiDAR, radar, ToF, or IR data
Experience developing specifications for perception systems from high-level product requirements
Experience with the full lifecycle of deep learning development, including network design, data management, training, evaluation, hyperparameter search, deployment, and validation
Strong communication skills, including ability to author technical documentation and deliver presentations on technical topics
History of working in small, interdisciplinary teams
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401(k)
Paid time off
Annual bonus structure
Company
Boston Dynamics
Boston Dynamics is an engineering company that specializes in building dynamic robots and software for human simulation.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37MKey Investors
SoftBank
2020-12-09Acquired
2019-02-06Series Unknown· $37M
Leadership Team
Robert Playter
Chief Executive Officer
Marc Theermann
Chief Strategy Officer
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