Software Engineer Intern, 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 MS or PhD 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, MuJoCo, 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
• Minimum of 1 year experience in manipulation
• Minimum of 1 year experience with complex robotic systems, especially planning and control for dynamic legged robots in unstructured environments
• Experience developing and implementing advanced robot control algorithms like:
• Whole Body Control / inverse dynamics
• Model Predictive Control / dynamics-based trajectory optimization
• State Estimation / sensor fusion
• Perception-based path planning and collision avoidance
• Reinforcement Learning for dynamic systems
• Experience with optimal control toolboxes/solvers
• Creativity
• Humility
• Integrity
• Passion
• Curiosity
• Analytical
• Disciplined

Desirable

• 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. Interns should expect to work Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week, typically between 9am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager
• 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

Total funding: $364.9m

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.