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Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of activities, including collaborating closely with customers to align system capabilities with their operational needs and designing site-specific solutions. You will travel up to 50% to customer sites and oversee the site-level solution architecture and commissioning of Boston Dynamics robotic systems, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with customer goals. Furthermore, you will implement scalable solutions that cater to both individual integrations and the growth of customer accounts, while also managing network infrastructure and configuration for robust system connectivity. Your expertise will also be crucial in monitoring system performance, resolving technical issues through advanced troubleshooting, and providing comprehensive customer training and support. Additionally, you will lead technical projects that enhance integration efficiency, standardize processes, and drive continuous improvement, while also supporting the early-stage testing and integration of new Boston Dynamics products. You will proactively gather, systematize, and convey customer feedback to internal teams, champion product enhancements, and steer customer-focused solutions, closely working with product and engineering teams. Throughout your work, you will ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations, develop SOWs and customer success documentation, and deliver comprehensive customer training.\nBoston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiringviral videos on YouTube have shown the world what remarkably capable robots can do. Now we are quickly becoming a recognized leader in automation solutions for industrial applications and warehouse logistics.\nDay-to-day activities:\nOversee customer account management, handling technical aspects, and ensuring seamless project execution from start to finish.\nLead system integrations, validations, and field tests, independently managing system configurations and readiness.\nOwn the creation of detailed SOWs, updating Customer Solution Documents, Interface Control Documents, and Integration Scoping Documents.\nManage external-facing project documentation, including network architecture and equipment configuration, ensuring smooth integration and operational success.\nServe as the primary escalation point for complex field support issues, optimizing integrations and resolving challenges.\nConduct in-depth operational troubleshooting and repairs, performing root cause analysis and coordinating with experts for solutions.\nAnalyze encrypted log data to identify patterns and inform problem-solving decisions.\nPerform root cause analysis for complex issues, collaborating with engineering to implement permanent fixes or workarounds.\nAct as the product expert for Boston Dynamics' full product stack, supporting customers and team members with advanced technical insights.\nOversee hardware and software validation, ensuring pre-shipment systems are optimized for integration.\nDevelop technical tools and solutions using APIs/SDKs to streamline customer integrations and address specific challenges.\nProvide advanced technical support and training for customer and partner development teams using BD’s API/SDK.\nAct as the primary technical contact for customers, addressing their needs, resolving concerns, and driving application success.\nCollect and communicate customer feedback to internal teams, advocating for product improvements and customer-centric solutions.\nDevelop and deliver advanced training for customers and partners, focusing on complex integrations and advanced features.\nParticipate in go-to-market activities for new products and technologies, collaborating with product, engineering, and sales teams.\nDesired skills:\nBachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, System Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related field\nA minimum of 2 years of related experience or an advanced degree without experience, or equivalent work experience, is typically required.\nProven track record in senior-level Field Applications Engineering, Solution Architecture, or System Design roles, with experience leading complex integrations\nExtensive experience directly collaborating with customers on delivering advanced technical solutions and managing long-term relationships\nExpertise in planning, managing, and executing multi-site or complex integrations of Boston Dynamics products, including both hardware and software systems\nAbility to lead discussions and convey highly technical concepts to diverse audiences, including executive stakeholders, technical teams, and non-technical teams.\nNice to Have:\nProficiency with AutoCAD or comparable software applications.\nAdvanced knowledge of networking protocols, devices, and network security (routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, VPNs)\nProficiency in Linux operating systems (Ubuntu) and scripting for system management and automation\nProficiency in Python, C++, Typescript, Kotlin, or other modern programming languages, with a strong focus on software development for robotics or automation\n\nTravel:\nAbility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 50% of the time.\nAbility to utilize personal credit cards for travel expenses, with subsequent reimbursement.\nWe 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.\nBoston Dynamics will never ask you to divulge your personal financial or account information as part of its recruiting process.\nThe pay range for this position is between $88,603.82 to $110,754.78 USD 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 an annual bonus structure. 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