Research Scientist, Atlas Behavior Learning
4 weeks ago
Research Scientist, Atlas Behavior LearningJoin to apply for the Research Scientist, Atlas Behavior Learning role at Boston Dynamics.At Boston Dynamics, we’re pushing the boundaries of what robots can do—and we’re looking for curious, driven, and collaborative researchers to join us. As a Research Scientist on the Atlas Behavior Learning team, you’ll be part of a world-class group building groundbreaking whole-body manipulation capabilities for next-generation humanoids.Whether you’re finishing your PhD or have a Master’s degree with hands-on experience in industry or research, this role offers a rare chance to apply cutting-edge ML to physical robots with full access to Atlas, our state-of-the-art humanoid platform.How You Will Make An ImpactDesign, train, and deploy reinforcement learning models to tackle challenging mobile and bimanual manipulation tasksDevelop high-quality, production-ready code in Python and C++Test and iterate your models directly on real robot hardwareCollaborate closely with expert engineers and researchers through design reviews and hands-on experimentationContribute to a growing body of work shaping the future of humanoid roboticsWe Are Looking ForAn MS or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Machine Learning, or a related fieldExperience training and deploying RL policies for complex behaviors—either in simulation or on real robotsFamiliarity with modern ML frameworks and tools (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, Ray RLlib)A strong foundation in algorithm design, debugging, and performance optimizationNice To HaveA PhD or equivalent research experience in reinforcement learning or robotic manipulationExperience working with real-world robotic systemsContributions to large software projects or open-source ML/robotics toolsWhy join us?Direct access to cutting-edge robots and the infrastructure to run large-scale experimentsA collaborative, mission-driven team where your ideas have real impactThe chance to help define what’s possible in real-world roboticsAdditional DetailsSeniority level: InternshipEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: OtherIndustries: Automation Machinery ManufacturingReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Boston Dynamics by 2x.Get notified about new Research Scientist jobs in Waltham, MA. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Research Engineer, Atlas Behavior Learning
3 weeks ago
Waltham, United States Boston Dynamics, Inc. Full time**Research Engineer** on the Atlas Behavior Learning team, you will join a world-class team of engineers and scientists focused on creating groundbreaking mobile manipulation behaviors for humanoids.We are investing in reinforcement learning, behavioral cloning and physics simulation as a key technology for achieving dexterous and robust whole-body...
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Research Scientist, Reinforcement Learning
2 weeks ago
Waltham, United States Boston Dynamics Full timeAt Boston Dynamics, we are pushing the boundaries of what advanced humanoid robots can do in the real world. The Atlas team is building next-generation whole-body mobile manipulation capabilities, and we are seeking a curious, driven Research Scientist to develop cutting-edge reinforcement learning (RL) solutions that run directly on our humanoid...
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Teleoperations Research Scientist, Atlas
3 weeks ago
Waltham, United States Boston Dynamics Full timeTeleoperations Research Scientist, Atlas Join us to apply for the Teleoperations Research Scientist, Atlas role at Boston Dynamics. The Atlas team at Boston Dynamics is pushing the limits of robotic mobility and manipulation. As a Teleoperation Research Scientist, you will design and implement cutting‑edge teleoperation and human‑robot interaction...
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Research Scientist, Atlas AI
1 week ago
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Boston Dynamics Full timeWe are seeking brilliant Research Scientists to build the artificial intelligence that will power Atlas, the world's most capable humanoid robot. Our mission is to move beyond narrow tasks and create generalist robots that can perform useful work in complex, human environments like factories and warehouses. You will be joining the central, primary product...
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Research Scientist, VLA Models
2 weeks ago
Waltham, United States Boston Dynamics Full timeAs a VLA Research Scientist on the Atlas team, you will architect, train, and deploy the large-scale behavior models that enable high-performance dexterous manipulation on Atlas. Your work will focus on building models that take multimodal input (vision, language, task context, robot state), and produce grounded actions that generalize across manipulation...
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Waltham, United States Boston Dynamics, Inc. Full timeA cutting-edge robotics firm in Waltham seeks a Research Scientist to work on behavior learning for humanoid robots. This role involves designing and deploying reinforcement learning models, developing production-ready code in Python and C++, and testing on real robotic hardware. Ideal candidates hold an MS or PhD in relevant fields and have experience in...
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Teleoperations Research Scientist, Atlas
2 days ago
Waltham, United States Boston Dynamics Full timeThe Atlas team at Boston Dynamics is pushing the limits of robotic mobility and manipulation. As a Teleoperation Research Scientist, you will design and implement cutting-edge teleoperation and human-robot interaction systems that enable humanoid robots to execute complex, coordinated tasks in real-world environments. You will work closely with...
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Teleoperations Research Scientist, Atlas
3 weeks ago
Waltham, United States Boston Dynamics, Inc. Full timeThe Atlas team at Boston Dynamics is pushing the limits of robotic mobility and manipulation. As a **Teleoperation Research Scientist,** you will design and implement cutting-edge teleoperation and human-robot interaction systems that enable humanoid robots to execute complex, coordinated tasks in real-world environments. You will work closely with...
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Teleoperations Research Scientist, Atlas
2 weeks ago
Waltham, United States Boston Dynamics Full timeThe Atlas team at Boston Dynamics is pushing the limits of robotic mobility and manipulation. As a Teleoperation Research Scientist, you will design and implement cutting-edge teleoperation and human-robot interaction systems that enable humanoid robots to execute complex, coordinated tasks in real-world environments. You will work closely with...
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Robotics Research Scientist, Atlas Controls
4 weeks ago
Waltham, United States Boston Dynamics Full timeAt Boston Dynamics, we are developing the next generation of intelligent robots capable of operating in complex, human-centric environments. A critical component of this effort is creating a rich, accurate, and real-time understanding of the world around the robot, which serves as the foundation for our Reinforcement Learning (RL) policies. We are seeking a...
