Senior Software Engineer, Apptronik
Fault, Health, & Safety
Humanoid robot developer
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Humanoid robot developer
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
101-200 employees
Company mission
To leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life.
Role
Who you are
- Expertise working with C++ in a Linux development environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Proven track record of delivering complex, high-quality software systems in a production environment
- EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience preferred
- 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on developing fault, health and safety platform-level software systems
What the job involves
- Apptronik is a pioneering company specializing in advanced robotics and automation solutions. We are seeking a talented Platform Software Engineer to join our team in Austin, TX
- This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology platforms that power our next-generation robotic systems
- Gather sensor/system data to monitor the robot’s operational status and detect deviations from expected behavior/performance
- Extract relevant features from robot data that can indicate potential faults
- Define thresholds for sensor/system fault readings
- Use various techniques such as machine learning (or other) to identify patterns in sensor/system data that correlate with specific faults
- Classify faults based on severity and potential impact on robot operation
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable platform software solutions that support the deployment and operation of robotic systems
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture, requirements, and integration points for platform components
- Implement robust APIs, services, and frameworks to facilitate seamless communication between hardware and software components
- Lead efforts in optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability of platform software in constrained computer environments
- Drive best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, testing, and documentation
- Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in production environments, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal downtime
- Mentor junior engineers, promote knowledge sharing, and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices
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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