Research Scientist, Reinforcement Learning - Atlas
Boston Dynamics
Base: $175,000 to $230,000 annually; bonus/equity:...
Not specified
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.
Matching Summary
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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