Senior Software Engineer, Apptronik
Teleoperation Systems
Humanoid robot developer
Posted today
Humanoid robot developer
101-200 employees
Posted today
101-200 employees
Company mission
To leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life.
Role
Who you are
- Proficiency with at least one of C++/C#/Python
- Demonstrated competence with Git or version control of distributed systems
- Ability to work in Linux and write shell scripts in bash
- Familiarity with Docker and containerization
- Systems programming experience or demonstrated capability to orchestrate software
- Deployments across networked computers
- At least one year of real-time, hardware-in-the-loop software development
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in robotics, mechatronics, computer science, or related field
- At least 3 years of hands-on experience developing for robotic systems
Desirable
- Experience with ROS or ROS2
- Familiarity with all three of C++/C#/Python
- Prior VR peripheral integration experience
- Experience developing in any of Unity/Godot/Unreal/SteamVR/OpenXR
- Experience with safety systems, network programming or latency management
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
- Apptronik is seeking a systems-focused Software Engineer to join our Teleoperation Team
- You will be instrumental in building modular, real-time control systems that enable remote operation of
- Apollo — our general-purpose humanoid robot
- You will develop distributed software architectures that
- Tightly integrate hardware, edge compute nodes, and cloud services, while maintaining high reliability and Operational uptime
- Your expertise in interdisciplinary collaboration, modular software design, and Peripheral integration will help ensure Apollo is seamlessly and intuitively teleoperated in dynamic Environments
- Adhere to best practices in software design and configuration to create maintainable and reliable
- Code with system-level usability
- Create robust, novel, and fault-tolerant control schemes to improve efficiency, system uptime,
- User experience, driving quality across the system
- Develop, troubleshoot and optimize real-time control and perception software
- Create, maintain, and test software deployment configurations
- Develop comprehensive, data-driven tests and validate system performance
- Integrate VR peripherals, sensors and control devices into the software stack
- Author and maintain comprehensive ICDs and operator documentation
- Interface with cross-functional teams to deliver features which satisfy system-wide requirements
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
35% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Feb 2025
$350m
SERIES A
Jun 2022
$14.6m
SEED
Total funding: $364.9m
Company HQ
North Burnet, Austin, TX
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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