Do you have a passion for applying state-of-the-art controls and machine learning techniques to solve real-world problems? As a Principal Robotics Engineer on the Spot Behavior team, you will play a pivotal role in tackling some of the most challenging technical problems in robotics. Your role will encompass a broad range of responsibilities across the control stack, including advanced control algorithms, machine learning, perception & mapping, and navigation. Success in this position requires a blend of technical leadership, innovation, empathy for customer needs, and collaborative teamwork within a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment.

Day-to-Day Activities:

• Lead development of novel systems to enhance Spot’s mobility and navigation capabilities.

• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of designs using our in-house robot fleet.

• Produce highly reliable, maintainable, and easily testable code.

• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members.

• Facilitate design reviews and foster collaborative problem-solving with fellow members of the Spot team.

We are looking for:

• Master's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

• Proven track record of deploying code in real-world scenarios on hardware.

• Proficiency in C++ programming language.

• Expertise in control systems, navigation, and machine learning.

• Strong analytical and debugging skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with legged robotics.

• Background in rigid-body simulation.

• Proficiency in Python programming language.

• PhD or higher in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.