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In this role, you will design and develop sensing data systems that allow robots to physically interact with the world, transforming raw tactile signals into meaningful data representations that drive intelligent robot behavior.\nYou will work at the intersection of signal processing, simulation, machine learning, and robotics, developing high-bandwidth data acquisition pipelines that enable robots to perceive contact, force, and interaction with their environment. This role requires hands-on experimentation and close collaboration with teams across software, systems, and controls engineering to build perception solutions that improve the capabilities and reliability of robotic platforms operating in dynamic environments.\nHow you will make an impact\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design, evaluate, and demonstrate tactile sensing data representations that enable reliable closed-loop robotic manipulation and interaction with the environment\n\nArchitect and implement highly optimized data pipelines to acquire, process, and stream high-bandwidth data from tactile sensors\n\nDesign and deploy automated data collection routines using robot end-effectors or instrumented test rigs to generate ground-truth datasets for sensor calibration and modeling\n\nDesign and deploy automated data collection routines using robot end-effectors or instrumented test rigs to generate ground-truth datasets for sensor calibration and modeling\n\nConduct hands-on testing to characterize sensor behavior under operational loads including motion, vibration, and thermal variation\n\nDevelop data processing pipelines that leverage advanced DSP techniques to filter, fuse, and compress raw sensor signals into optimized representations used by robotic perception and behavior models\n\nModel sensor performance and drive the integration of tactile sensing into simulated virtual environments (e.g., Isaac Sim, MuJoCo) to effectively bridge the sim-to-real gap\n\nWork closely with software, systems, manufacturing, and test engineering teams to define hardware interfaces and ensure successful system integration\n\nDocument designs, experiments, and learnings while contributing to improved development processes, tools, and design standards\n\nRequired Experience\nTo be successful in this role, candidates must possess the following foundational qualifications. We are looking for individuals who meet these core requirements through a combination of relevant education and hands-on experience.\nMS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics, or related field. BS with significant relevant experience will also be considered\n\n5+ years of experience developing embedded systems in robotics, automation, or similar electromechanical products\n\nStrong understanding of the physical principles behind tactile sensing and the ability to model sensor behavior and translate physical limitations into robust data representations\n\nExperience using version-control (Git) and developing software in Python and C++ for robotic systems, emphasizing high-bandwidth data acquisition.\n\nProficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch applied to sensor data processing or representation learning\n\nStrong technical communication and documentation skills\n\nDesired Experience\nAny of the experience listed below would be applicable in this role. It is ideal, but not required, that candidates possess all of these qualifications.\nExperience designing and executing hardware-based data collection campaigns to generate ground-truth datasets for sensor calibration, modeling, or simulation environments such as Mujoco or Isaac Sim\n\nExperience integrating multiple sensor modalities such as vision, force/torque sensors, IMUs, or tactile arrays into complex electromechanical systems to build cohesive environmental representations.\n\nCertifications related to robotics safety, reliability engineering, or IPC standards are a plus\n\nThe pay range for this position is between $134,399.06 to $184,798.70 annually. Base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors including, but not limited to internal equity, job related knowledge, skills and experience. This range represents a good faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Boston Dynamics offers a generous Benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401(k), paid time off and a annual bonus structure. 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