Boston Dynamics reviews

3.6

63% would recommend to a friend

(113 total reviews)
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Robert Playter

81% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Boston Dynamics has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 113 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Boston Dynamics employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Information Technology industry (3.9 stars).

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113 reviews
4.0
Mar 26, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- Interesting work - Creative, dedicated coworkers - Hands-on experience - Although software folks say the pay is below average, it is above average for mechanical engineering

Cons

- Management doesn't listen to employees - Updated sick time policy encourages coming to the office sick, and discriminates against caregivers and those with medical conditions - Ethics Committee was a group with no real power who met 1 hour per quarter. Clearly just a performative effort to get employees to stop expressing concerns about robot use by law enforcement. - Of the 45 people laid off in December, I know the identities of 9 of them, and only one of those is a white man. Although individual employees have done great things forming DEI affinity groups, management decisions and promotions are not diverse or inclusive. - The "burden of proof" required to get management to support your idea is clearly different for different categories of employee.

2.0
Mar 20, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Talented and hardworking colleagues remain a highlight. -Some aspects of the original mission are still present. -Those passionate about robotics can still find opportunities to learn.

Cons

-Leadership has shifted focus away from employees. -Employee well-being feels less prioritized. -High turnover, with longtime team members departing. -Low morale and below-market pay. -Workplace culture is declining.

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