Boston Dynamics
Software Engineer in Simulation- Atlas
Boston Dynamics, Waltham, Massachusetts, United States, 02254
Software Engineer in Simulation - Atlas
Boston Dynamics seeks a Software Developer In Simulation to build and expand simulation for the Atlas Humanoid Robot. In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and performance of our Atlas robot simulation software. Candidates will apply all of their organizational and technical expertise.
What You’ll Be Doing
Establish tools and processes to monitor key system performance indicators (KPIs) on our simulated systems. Develop tools to ensure our simulations avoid system bottlenecks, such as network bandwidth, CPU usage, and available memory.
Develop simulated sensor models. Develop, refine, and validate realistic sensor models for Atlas, including sensors, camera, and actuator modeling. Collaborate with Atlas teams to ensure the models accurately reflect noise characteristics, latency, and real‑world performance.
Performance Optimization. Profile and optimize simulation code for speed and stability, enabling faster iteration of simulation runs.
Tooling and Infrastructure. Build and maintain simulation infrastructure, supporting tools, and pipelines to enhance developer efficiency and scale simulation capabilities across the organization.
Get your hands dirty. Be familiar with how to use Atlas, develop automated test cases, and set up workflows in Jira or other tools.
Qualifications
5+ years of prior software development in C/C++, shell scripting, and Python.
Extensive experience with performance optimization of systems, with a focus on Linux expertise.
Analytical expertise: ability to develop, interpret, and present system reports and understand the data.
Experience with physics simulation including MuJoCo, IsaacSim, Gazebo, and Warp.
Excellent debugging skills—both overall methodology and knowledge of available tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with source code control, build, and CI/CD toolchains, specifically Git/GitHub, and familiarity with tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
Experience with incorporating simulation into the CI/CD process.
Experience with real‑time systems and multi‑threaded programming.
Previous experience working on legged or humanoid robot platforms.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
The base pay range for this position is between $131,763 and $181,175 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Boston Dynamics offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and an annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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What You’ll Be Doing
Establish tools and processes to monitor key system performance indicators (KPIs) on our simulated systems. Develop tools to ensure our simulations avoid system bottlenecks, such as network bandwidth, CPU usage, and available memory.
Develop simulated sensor models. Develop, refine, and validate realistic sensor models for Atlas, including sensors, camera, and actuator modeling. Collaborate with Atlas teams to ensure the models accurately reflect noise characteristics, latency, and real‑world performance.
Performance Optimization. Profile and optimize simulation code for speed and stability, enabling faster iteration of simulation runs.
Tooling and Infrastructure. Build and maintain simulation infrastructure, supporting tools, and pipelines to enhance developer efficiency and scale simulation capabilities across the organization.
Get your hands dirty. Be familiar with how to use Atlas, develop automated test cases, and set up workflows in Jira or other tools.
Qualifications
5+ years of prior software development in C/C++, shell scripting, and Python.
Extensive experience with performance optimization of systems, with a focus on Linux expertise.
Analytical expertise: ability to develop, interpret, and present system reports and understand the data.
Experience with physics simulation including MuJoCo, IsaacSim, Gazebo, and Warp.
Excellent debugging skills—both overall methodology and knowledge of available tools.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with source code control, build, and CI/CD toolchains, specifically Git/GitHub, and familiarity with tools like Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab CI/CD, or similar.
Experience with incorporating simulation into the CI/CD process.
Experience with real‑time systems and multi‑threaded programming.
Previous experience working on legged or humanoid robot platforms.
We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas for this position.
The base pay range for this position is between $131,763 and $181,175 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Boston Dynamics offers a generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and an annual bonus structure. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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