Robotics Software Architect, Apptronik
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Humanoid robot developer
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Humanoid robot developer
201-500 employees
Open for applications
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life.
Role
Who you are
- This role requires a senior professional with a deep blend of software engineering expertise and practical robotics experience
- Ability to design scalable, efficient, and maintainable edge software architecture that align with product requirements and constraints
- Strong expertise in architecting and implementation of AI / ML based algorithms on a GPU / CPU system. Prior experience in deploying VLAs on edge is desired
- Experience with on-device AI inference and GPU/NPU acceleration, or perception model deployment
- Deep understanding of microcontroller architectures, robot operating systems (ROS2), real-time operating systems (RTOS), and hardware-software interactions
- Expertise in design and validation of safety critical software and processes
- Knowledgeable in cybersecurity, wireless and networking protocols to manage communication with off-robot infrastructure
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues that arise during the development and testing phases, ensuring the reliability and performance of the firmware
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software developers, and product managers
- Experience in leading technical initiatives, mentoring junior engineers, and driving best practices within the team
- Bachelor’s / Master’s in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- A proven track record of architecting, developing, and deploying production-ready software for a launched robotics product is essential
- At least 10 years of experience in embedded software development ideally in robotics or autonomous vehicles
- Deep experience with ROS2 with professional experience in C++ and Python
- Strong understanding of robotics control systems with practical experience with SLAM, localization, sensor fusion, and path planning
- Experience designing safety critical systems from functional safety standards is desirable
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Robotics Software Architect to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will be responsible for defining and designing the software architecture for our autonomous humanoid robot, ensuring that computational tasks such as AI inference, controls, and sensor processing are handled efficiently and in real-time on the robot's edge compute system
- You will be a key contributor to the stability, scalability, and performance of our on-robot software ensuring a robust and efficient development environment for the entire software team. You will leverage your deep understanding of robotics, embedded systems and software engineering principles to build and optimize core software components and developer tools
- Lead the overall on-robot edge software architecture and roadmap for the design and development of the robot software that runs on NVIDIA System on Module platforms
- Architect Edge AI solutions for deploying and managing machine learning models directly on the robot for tasks like object recognition, path planning, and control
- Collaborate cross-functionally with ML, perception, and embedded software engineers to integrate AI models, sensor data, and control systems using ROS2
- Lead software architecture, system design discussions, and drive long-term software scalability decisions
- Responsible for the overall on-robot software architecture that manages data flow and execution between the CPU and GPU and designing function distribution and mapping to maximize performance
- Ensure the software runs efficiently on the robot's hardware to minimize latency and maximize responsiveness, often involving a deep understanding of processors and algorithms
- Oversee the end-to-end workflow for deploying and updating AI models on robots, including model quantization, pruning, and continuous learning strategies
- Design, implement, and maintain high-performance edge software powering real-time robotic controls and architect solutions for core autonomy functions such as SLAM, sensor fusion, and path planning algorithms
- Design, implement, and validate safety critical software architecture
- Lead the software development to meet embedded cyber security requirements and hardware / software interactions including OTA
- Design solutions for communication between robots and infrastructure ensure secure and efficient data transfer in intermittently connected environments
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)
Nov 2025
$331m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Mar 2025
$403m
SERIES A
Total funding: $748.9m
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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