Research Scientist, Vla Models - Atlas

Boston Dynamics

Behavior cloning and imitation learning
Multimodal vision language action learning
Pytorch or jax frameworks
You will architect, train, and deploy large-scale behavior models that enable high-performance dexterous manipulation on the Atlas humanoid robot

Job Summary

  • You will architect, train, and deploy large-scale behavior models that enable high-performance dexterous manipulation on the Atlas humanoid robot.
  • The role requires building hierarchical skill systems and integrating learned components into a complex, real-world robotic autonomy stack.
  • Candidates will have direct access to state-of-the-art hardware to rapidly test and iterate their models in a mission-focused environment.

Matching Summary

You will architect, train, and deploy large-scale behavior models that enable high-performance dexterous manipulation on the Atlas humanoid robot.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Behavior cloning and imitation learning
  • Multimodal vision language action learning
  • PyTorch or JAX frameworks
  • Large scale model training workflows
  • Python and C++ programming

Nice-to-have

  • Deployment on real physical robots
  • Creating large demonstration datasets
  • Reinforcement learning integration
  • Top-tier ML conference publications
  • Contributing to large codebases

Key Requirements

  • MS with 3+ years experience or PhD in ML/Robotics
  • Experience training policies for complex robot behaviors
  • Strong background in diffusion policies or ACT architectures

Work Rights

Not specified

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