Manager, Spot Platform Software

Boston Dynamics is building the world’s most advanced robots. We are seeking a Manager, Spot Platform Software to lead the multidisciplinary team responsible for the robot's foundational layer. You will manage ~8 engineers covering the full compute stack—from MCU firmware and motor control to the embedded Linux kernel, application deployment, and on-robot networking.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Team: Manage, mentor, and grow a hybrid team of software and firmware engineers; define the technical roadmap for the next generation of Spot’s compute platform.

• Own the Stack: Oversee the lifecycle of the computing environment, including custom Linux distributions, driver development, BSPs, and application deployment infrastructure.

• Firmware & Payloads: Lead development for critical firmware components, including motor controls, payload interfaces, an...