Senior Software Test Engineer, Apptronik
+Equity incentive package available
3+ days a week in office
Humanoid robot developer
Open for applications
Humanoid robot developer
101-200 employees
Open for applications
+Equity incentive package available
3+ days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience (preferred)
- 5+ years of experience developing and/or testing software for embedded systems
- 5+ years of professional experience with Hardware in the Loop testing (HIL)
- 5+ years of professional software engineering experience (excluding academic training)
- 5+ years of experience in testing, including unit, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
- 5+ years of experience enforcing and improving code coverage
- 2 years of experience with ROS and ROS concepts
- (Preferred) 5+ years of experience with containerization technologies
- (Preferred) 5+ years of experience building tooling to improve quality of life in development
- Proficiency in Bash and Python scripting
- Proficiency with Linux
- (Preferred) Proficiency with C++
- (Preferred) Understanding of networking concepts
- (Preferred) Familiarity with Test Management Software
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn robotics concepts as needed
- Experience tracking down challenging bugs, such as memory leaks and concurrency issues
- Familiarity with Agile processes, including sprint planning, design reviews, and code reviews
What the job involves
- You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it
- We’re looking for Senior Software Test Engineers to join our Software Integration & Test team at a pivotal moment in our journey as we revolutionize our testing infrastructure to shape the future of our product
- We are a passionate and dynamic group dedicated to ensuring seamless integration and robust validation of the complex systems behind our groundbreaking humanoid robots
- As a Senior Software Test Engineer, you’ll collaborate with world-class engineers to design, implement, and execute innovative testing strategies—working hands-on with cutting-edge robot hardware to validate performance and reliability
- Your work will directly influence the quality, reliability, and success of our products, making this an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to a mission-critical effort that will define the next generation of robotics technology
- Execute tests designed by Software and Systems Engineers to validate system functionality and performance
- Design and develop system-level tests and automation tools to enhance testing efficiency and coverage
- Integrate new tests and tools into existing reporting and logging infrastructure
- Document test results thoroughly and support root cause analysis activities to identify issues
- Perform in-depth root cause analysis, collaborating with software development engineers to develop and implement permanent corrective actions
- Collect and analyze data to support iterative improvements and refinements of product design
- Assist with demonstrations of robotic platforms for marketing and outreach purposes
- Because of our work with hardware, a physical presence in Austin, TX at least three days per week is required
Our take
Apptronik specializes in the development of advanced robotic systems designed to enhance and automate various industrial processes. With the company's flagship product, The Apollo humanoid robot engineered to perform low-skill, physically demanding tasks that are repetitive and crucial for manufacturing efficiency.
The company's expertise extends beyond robotics into the broader realm of artificial intelligence and automation, contributing to its rapid growth and increasing prominence in the tech industry. Apptronik's products are designed to integrate seamlessly into existing workflows, offering solutions that address labor shortages and improve operational efficiency.
The company's recent partnership with Mercedes-Benz marks a significant milestone for both companies., This agreement to pilot Apollo robots in Mercedes-Benz manufacturing facilities represents Apptronik's first publicly announced commercial deployment. This is an exciting opportunity for the company, and as the industry continues to evolve, Apptronik is poised to leverage its technology to meet increasing demands in the robotics and automations sectors.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Jun 2022
$14.6m
SEED
Dec 2017
$0.3m
GRANT
Total funding: $14.9m
Company HQ
North Burnet, Austin, TX
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Leadership
Jeff Cardenas
(CEO)Received a Master of Science in Technology Commercialization from the University of Texas. Founded multiple startups and non-profits. Previously worked at IC2 Institute at UT Austin and in Technology at Deloitte Consulting.
Dr. Nick Paine
(CTO)B.S., M.S. and Ph.D in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas in Austin. Previously a member of the NASA-JSC DARPA Robotics Challenge team which developed high-performance hardware and software for robotic control.
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