Software Engineer Test Ops, Apptronik

• We're looking for an experienced Software Engineering Intern with proven hands-on capabilities and a strong theoretical background.
• We are primarily interested in candidates with prior robotics hardware implementation experience
• MUST be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited program during the internship term. (New graduates not enrolled in an accredited program for Fall 2025 are ineligible.)
• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical/ Mechanical/ Aerospace Engineering or similar
• Experience in software and algorithm development for control, planning, perception, or autonomy for robotics
• Proficient in C++ in a Linux development environment, with prior demonstrated ability to:
• Translate complex theoretical concepts and algorithms into practical, efficient, and bug-free software implementations
• Perform on a fast-paced software development team using standard CI tools like Git while following rigorous documentation and testing standards
• Familiar with modern software tools / libraries relevant to your skillset
• Robotics frameworks and libraries such as ROS, Ignition Gazebo, Pinocchio, MuJuCo, OMPL, MoveIt etc
• Strong theoretical understanding of some significant subset of dynamics, controls, estimation, data science, or linear algebra
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Familiarity with any of the following programming languages: Python, C or C# or C++, Bash, CMake, XML, or YAML
• Testing experience - both on the unit and integration test level
• +1 years of experience in C++ and Python
• Familiarity with build tooling: CMake, Make, Bazel, Gradle
• Experience with utilizing Code Coverage
• Creativity
• Humility
• Integrity
• Passion
• Curiosity
• Analytical
• Disciplined

Desirable

• 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
• In this role, you will work on control, planning, perception, and autonomy algorithms; software, sensor, and hardware integrations; or machine learning and testing in sim and on real robot platforms
• You will work as part of a team focused on developing a dynamic humanoid robot robust to unstructured environments and able to perform useful tasks
• This position is expected to start in-person around May/June 2025 and continue through the entire Summer (i.e. through Aug/Sep 2025).
• We ask for a minimum of 10 weeks