Senior Software Engineer, Apptronik
DevOps
+ Equity
Humanoid robot developer
Job no longer available
Humanoid robot developer
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
+ Equity
201-500 employees
Company mission
To leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life.
Role
Who you are
- B.S. degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering
- Expertise with ROS (Robot Operating System) and robotic application deployment
- Proficiency in Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, monitoring)
- Proficiency with containerization technologies like Docker and integrating them with Kubernetes
- Proficiency in networking in Linux and cloud environments
- Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible)
- Proven experience creating and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Bitbucket, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions)
- Strong programming skills with a focus on object-oriented programming (C++, Python)
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities
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
- As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain the core infrastructure that powers our robotics platforms. You will work closely with robotics engineers, software developers, and IT specialists to ensure that our systems are reliable, scalable, and optimized for a high-performance, fast-paced environment.
- This role requires a blend of technical expertise in cloud technologies, container orchestration, networking, and programming within a robotics ecosystem
- CI/CD Pipelines: Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and reliable code delivery across all environments
- Kubernetes: Maintain Kubernetes clusters for managing robotic applications and services. Be comfortable deploying applications in Kubernetes
- ROS (Robot Operating System): Collaborate with robotics engineers to manage and deploy systems in a Robot Operating System (ROS) environment
- Containerization: Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and ensure seamless deployment and scaling within Kubernetes environments
- Cloud Infrastructure: Build scalable, secure, and cost-effective infrastructure on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Develop and manage IaC scripts (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible) for automating deployments and infrastructure provisioning
- Monitoring and Reliability: Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to maintain high system reliability and performance
- Object-Oriented Programming (OOP): Use strong OOP principles to develop and maintain custom DevOps tools and solutions as needed
- Collaboration in a High-Pace Environment: Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure smooth integration of DevOps practices in a fast-moving robotics ecosystem
Our take
Apptronik specialises in the development of advanced robotic systems designed to enhance and automate various industrial processes. The company's flagship product, The Apollo humanoid robot, is 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 labour shortages and improve operational efficiency.
The company's 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 automation sectors.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
35% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2026
$520m
SERIES A
Mar 2025
$403m
SERIES A
Total funding: $937.9m
Company HQ
North Burnet, Austin, TX
Leadership
Jeff Cardenas
(Co-Founder & 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
(Co-Founder & 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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