Atlas Staff Perception Engineer, Tactile Sensing

We're looking for a Staff Perception Engineer specializing in tactile sensing to help advance the next generation of robotic manipulation. 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.

You 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.

To 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.

Any of the experience listed below would be applicable in this role. It is ideal, but not required, that candidates possess all of these qualifications.

The 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. Additional details regarding these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer for employment.