Staff Software Engineer, Apptronik
Robotics
+Equity
Humanoid robot developer
Open for applications
Humanoid robot developer
101-200 employees
Open for applications
+Equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
To leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life.
Role
Who you are
- Education: BS, MS, or PhD in relevant fields (Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
- Experience: 8+ years (or 5+ with a graduate degree) of robotic hardware and software integration
- Technical Skills: Strong modern C++, OOP skills, multi-threading, and Linux application development
- Deep knowledge of robotics fundamentals (kinematics, dynamics, controls, estimation, and system identification)
- Proven experience with controls software integration, especially with hardware abstraction layers for sensors and actuators
- Proficiency with robotics packages (ROS, URDF, MuJoCo, Eigen, etc.)
- Familiarity with software testing methodologies and version control (e.g., Git)
- Strong communication skills and familiarity with Agile processes (sprint planning, design/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
- As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in the development of advanced, general-purpose robots designed to operate in human environments and work with human tools
- This position demands a high degree of ownership and responsibility, driving projects from conception through to completion, ensuring that Apptronik’s robots perform precisely and reliably in real-world scenarios
- You will be responsible for building controls infrastructure software and processes that enable high-performance real-time control, seamless integration of robot data and models, and effective fault detection, diagnostics, and recovery
- Deliver production-grade real-time controls software infrastructure
- Integrate low-level firmware data with high-level controls logic
- Characterize and improve the quality of robot kinematics, estimation, and actuation
- Perform root-cause analysis on complex hardware-software-controls integration bugs
- Develop API for controls and autonomy systems to interact with robot hardware and simulation
- Design and develop fault detection, diagnostics, and recovery plans to enhance systen robustness and uptime
- Spearhead the bringup of new products and pilot builds ensuring smooth deployment
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate architecture and design documentation
- Deliver reliable software through code reviews, continuous integration, and automated testing
- Represent and lead with Apptronik's core values: CHIPC - Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, Creativity
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 (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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