Chewy · 1 month ago
Staff Robotics Software Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$166K/yr - $266K/yr
8+ years expChewy is seeking a Staff Roboticist to join their Physical AI research and development team in Woburn, MA. The role involves leading the creation and deployment of robotic systems and AI algorithms while serving as a technical authority in control systems and perception, mentoring junior engineers, and shaping the technical direction across multiple teams.
E-CommercePetRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the research, design, and development of control architectures for humanoid and multi-agent robotic systems, integrating vision, force, touch, and learning-based approaches
Develop and implement advanced algorithms for dynamic control, manipulation, and interaction with deformable objects
Design and prototype real-time control systems, simulation pipelines, and model-based controllers for robotic platforms
Utilize modern simulation and training environments such as Isaac Lab or Gym for robot learning, and Isaac Sim, Gazebo, or Mujoco for robotic system modeling and validation
Collaborate with scientists to develop reinforcement learning and imitation learning pipelines for dexterous manipulation and whole-body coordination, leveraging frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Apply control theory and modeling tools such as MATLAB/Simulink for control system design, system identification, and validation
Contribute to the architecture and deployment of distributed robotic systems, including communication frameworks for heterogeneous robot fleets
Author and publish results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, contributing to the state of the art in physical AI
Provide technical mentorship and review designs and experiments conducted by junior engineers and research assistants
Act as a bridge between AI, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines, ensuring that integrated systems perform reliably and are grounded in sound engineering principles
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience in robotics R&D or advanced control systems
Deep expertise in robot dynamics, control, and motion planning, including model predictive control (MPC), impedance/admittance control, or whole-body control
Demonstrated experience with reinforcement learning, simulation-to-reality transfer, or learning-based control
Strong software background in C/C++, Python, and ROS/ROS2, with experience in real-time control and embedded systems
Proficiency with modern robotics simulation tools (Isaac Sim, Gazebo, Mujoco) and learning platforms (Isaac Lab, Gym)
Experience using MATLAB/Simulink for system modeling, control design, and signal processing
Familiarity with estimation algorithms such as Kalman and particle filters, SLAM frameworks, and sensor fusion methods for localization and perception
Working knowledge of image processing techniques, digital filter design, and signal processing
Familiarity with sensing and perception systems including force-torque sensing, IMU, RGB-D, or LiDAR fusion
Proven track record of delivering complex robotic systems from concept to prototype, including cross-functional integration of hardware and software
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence teams and articulate a broad technical vision
Preferred
Publication record and/or patents in relevant robotics, perception, or control domains preferred
Experience in humanoid robotics or wearable/exoskeleton systems
Familiarity with distributed control or orchestration of heterogeneous robot fleets
Experience leading or contributing to open-source robotics or AI projects
Benefits
401k
Medical/Rx
Vision
Dental
Life
Disability
Hospital indemnity
Critical illness
Accident
Parental leave
Family services benefits
Backup dependent care
Flexible spending accounts
Telemedicine
Pet adoption reimbursement
Employee assistance program
10% off pet insurance
20% off at Chewy.com
Unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval
Six paid holidays per year
Paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations
Company
Chewy
Chewy is a pet store that offers products, services, supplies, and prescriptions for pet parents and partners with online services.
10001+ employees
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2024-09-19Post Ipo Secondary· $500M
2019-06-13IPO
2017-04-18Acquired
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