Full Stack Software Engineer, Apptronik
Fleet Connect
Humanoid robot developer
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Humanoid robot developer
201-500 employees
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201-500 employees
Company mission
To leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life.
Role
Who you are
- Programming: Proficiency in Python or TypeScript, with working experience in both preferred
- Frontend: Experience with React or a comparable modern frontend framework for building responsive user interfaces
- Backend: Familiarity with REST APIs, service-oriented backend development, and common messaging patterns
- Databases: Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL; familiarity with additional data stores is a plus
- Infrastructure: Exposure to cloud platforms, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern software deployment practices
- Version Control: Demonstrated competence with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Software Quality: Experience with unit or integration testing and familiarity with CI/CD principles
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers
- Familiarity with industrial automation protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus TCP, or EtherNet/IP
- Prior exposure to fleet management, multi-robot coordination, or operator-facing industrial software
- Experience integrating with WMS or ERP systems through APIs or message brokers
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
- Minimum of 3 years of professional, full-time experience building and maintaining reliable software systems
- Experience working in agile development environments 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
- Apptronik is seeking a Software Engineer - Full-Stack to join our Interface team within Fleet Connect. In this role, you will build the operator-facing software and backend services that support real-time monitoring, control, and coordination of Apollo across customer deployments
- You will work closely with senior engineers, UI/UX, and cross-functional partners to deliver reliable, intuitive software that helps customers operate robotic systems effectively in production environments
- Develop and maintain frontend and backend features for fleet management, robot operations, and customer-facing monitoring workflows
- Build dashboards and service integrations that surface robot state, job progress, system health, and operational metrics in real time
- Contribute to backend APIs and data flows that connect Apollo’s software stack with fleet coordination services and customer enterprise systems
- Implement data storage and retrieval patterns that support fleet telemetry, job history, and operational reporting
- Work with UI/UX partners to translate workflows and wireframes into polished, responsive interfaces for operators and deployment teams
- Support software quality through code reviews, testing, debugging, and iterative improvement based on internal and customer feedback
- Collaborate across software, systems, hardware, applications, and deployment teams to deliver features that work reliably in production settings
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
$415m
SERIES A
Total funding: $949.9m
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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