Research Scientist, Reinforcement Learning - Atlas

Boston Dynamics

Base: $175,000 to $230,000 annually; bonus/equity:...
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Reinforcement learning policy training
Python and c++ programming
Simulation environments isaac sim mujoco
Boston Dynamics is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in reinforcement learning to advance the capabilities of their Atlas humanoid robots. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and deploying RL solutions for complex robotic tasks, along with strong programming skills in Python and C++

Job Summary

  • The role involves developing cutting-edge reinforcement learning solutions that run directly on Atlas humanoid platforms.
  • Candidates will have rare, direct access to physical robots and large-scale simulation infrastructure for validation.
  • The position offers a base pay range between $175,000 to $230,000 annually with a generous benefits package.

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Boston Dynamics is seeking a Research Scientist specializing in reinforcement learning to advance the capabilities of their Atlas humanoid robots. The ideal candidate will have experience in developing and deploying RL solutions for complex robotic tasks, along with strong programming skills in Python and C++.

Salary

Base: $175,000 to $230,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Annual bonus structure mentioned; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Reinforcement Learning policy training
  • Python and C++ programming
  • Simulation environments Isaac Sim MuJoCo
  • Whole-body mobile manipulation
  • PyTorch or TensorFlow frameworks

Nice-to-have

  • PhD in Reinforcement Learning
  • Physical robot deployment experience
  • Bimanual manipulation behaviors
  • Open-source ML contributions
  • Top-tier robotics conference publications

Key Requirements

  • MS or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics
  • Strong foundations in kinematics and dynamics
  • Experience deploying RL policies for complex behaviors

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