Boston Dynamics

Senior Staff Security Software Engineer

Waltham Office (POST) Full time

As a Senior Staff Security Software Engineer on the Atlas team at Boston Dynamics, you will be directly involved in defining, architecting, and implementing the security features of the Atlas Robot and associated infrastructure.  To thrive in this role, you’ll need to be thoughtful in designs, speedy in execution, and collaborate well with a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.  

 

This role is for you if you:

  • Enjoy hands-on work in a fast-paced environment

  • Are comfortable rapidly prototyping and iterating on solutions

  • Thrive on working independently and on a variety of products

 

Boston Dynamics is a world leader in mobile robots, tackling some of the toughest robotics challenges. For years, our awe-inspiring viral 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.  

 

Day-to-Day Activities will include:

  • Work with the greater security team to analyze and maintain the Atlas platform security profile 

  • Hands-on development of specific security-related features

  • Collaborate with Product Management to understand customer needs and requirements.

  • Analyze security Implications of upcoming features and provide guidance to key stakeholders on risks and possible improvements.

  • Act as a trusted advisor on security topics in both existing and upcoming software for the Atlas platform

  • Conduct tests and technical analysis of the product

  • Educate the broader development community on best practices

 

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field

  • Good knowledge of programming languages, such as C/C++, Go or Rust.

  • Security Qualifications

    • 6 or more years of hands-on experience as a product security engineer or architect

    • Good understanding of best practices for OS-level security, such as file system permissions, user/group management, and system services.

    • Experience with authentication and authorization tools and techniques

    • Working understanding of cryptography and cryptography primitives

    • Experience with Linux-native security tools, such as iptables/nftables and eBPF

    • Good understanding of communications protocols such as TCP/IP, and secure networking technologies such as TLS and Wireguard/IPsec

  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including writing documentation, proposals, specifications, design docs, and threat analyses

We 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.

The base pay range for this position is between $151,284 to $208,015 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.