Boston Dynamics
Senior Perception Engineer
$115K–$135K
Waltham Office (POST) · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 12, 2026
- Experience
- 1-3+ years of industry experience, or substantial internship, co-op, research, or project experience.
- Education
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Unable to sponsor visas for this position.
About the job
Build, maintain, and improve perception systems for Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robots deployed in customer warehouses.
What you'll do
- Apply robotics and computer vision techniques, and improve perception robustness across warehouse conditions.
- Evaluate system performance through robot testing and data analysis, using findings to drive improvements.
- Write maintainable C++ and Python code and collaborate with PerML and adjacent teams.
What they ask for
- Strong software development skills in C++ and Python, including knowledge of best practices.
- Ability to explain technical results and trade-offs clearly in writing and in person.
- Curiosity and a hands-on approach to debugging real hardware and data.
Pay
USD 115,000 to USD 135,000 annually (base salary)
Tools
C++, Python
AI focus
Perception and machine learning for robotics, including object detection, localization, state estimation, and calibration.
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