Research Scientist, Reinforcement Learning - Atlas
Boston Dynamics
About this role
A Research Scientist on the Atlas team at Boston Dynamics focuses on advancing reinforcement learning methods for humanoid robots, aiming to create next-generation whole-body mobile manipulation capabilities. The role centers on research and development that bridges large-scale simulation and real hardware to push state-of-the-art robotic behaviors. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team and have direct access to Atlas robots and the associated infrastructure.
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About Boston Dynamics
bostondynamics.comA leading global robotics company, Boston Dynamics builds practical robotics to tackle your toughest automation challenges and change your idea of what robots can do.
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About Boston Dynamics
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$139k – $188k
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