Senior Software Engineer, Apptronik
Firmware
Humanoid robot developer
Job no longer available
Humanoid robot developer
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
201-500 employees
Company mission
To leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life.
Role
Who you are
- We’re seeking a Sr. Firmware Engineer with an interest in developing flexible and robust software for robotic systems
- 5+ years of software engineering experience (excluding academic training) developing production-grade embedded software in C/C++
- Experienced with C and C++ development for TI or ARM microcontrollers
- Experience working with embedded technologies such as:
- Communication protocols (SPI, EtherCAT, Ethernet, UART, CAN, etc.)
- Sensing (incremental and absolute encoders, analog sensors, IMUs)
- Experience designing and developing reliable software for embedded devices, edge applications, or robotics with critical, real-time performance requirements
- Experience testing, validating, and managing firmware deployments for fielded products
- Familiarity with Git / similar version control systems
- Software development in a Linux environment
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn robotics concepts as needed
- Creative, curious, analytical, and disciplined
- A passion for building things. Fellow tinkerers are encouraged to apply
Desirable
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Motion control, motors (BLDC), motor controllers
- Real-time feedback control, especially implementing and debugging on hardware
- Experience with BLDC FOC motor control concepts, Park/Clarke transformations, current control
- Experience with industrial control systems, industrial robotics, or process automation
- Familiarity with safety critical embedded system design, e.g. ANSI/RIA R15.06
- Familiarity with digital signal processing, linear systems, estimation, and/or control theory
- Familiarity with collaborating on a team using an Agile process, including participating in sprint planning, design reviews, and code reviews
- Familiarity with software testing, profiling, and optimization methodologies and tools
- Knowledge of real time operating system concepts and prior experience with an RTOS
- Understanding of distributed computing / multi-threaded / multi-process design and debugging concepts
- Knowledge of modern C++(14/17) best practices
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 Firmware Engineer at Apptronik, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the firmware running on our embedded actuator controllers
- This includes design, implementation, optimization, and testing of sensor drivers, comms protocols, filters, and real-time feedback control systems
- Additionally, you will assist with the development and execution of bring-up processes, system integration, validation, and debugging embedded controller and actuator hardware as it comes online
- The embedded actuator controllers are a core component enabling Apptronik robots, including humanoids and mobile manipulators, to perform useful labor tasks across a variety of different applications
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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