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Company

Apptronik · 4 weeks ago

Software Engineer Test Ops - Intern 2025

Austin, TX

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2025 Spring

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Responsibilities

Work on control, planning, perception, and autonomy algorithms

Software, sensor, and hardware integrations

Machine learning and testing in simulation and on real robot platforms

Develop a dynamic humanoid robot robust to unstructured environments and able to perform useful tasks.

Qualification

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C++PythonRobotics frameworksControl algorithmsPlanning algorithmsPerception algorithmsAutonomy algorithmsLinux developmentCI toolsTesting experienceCMakeGitData scienceLinear algebraXMLYAMLBashMakeBazelGradleEtherCATSimulation testsEmbedded systemsFirmware developmentRTPreemptLinux kernel configurationModel-based feedback controlMultithreaded softwareTroubleshooting hardwareSystem identification

Required

MUST be an undergraduate or graduate 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, MuJuCo, 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.

Familiarity with any of the following programming languages: Python, C or C# or C++, Bash, CMake, XML, or YAML.

Testing experience - both on the unit and integration test level.

+1 years of experience in C++ and Python.

Familiarity with build tooling: CMake, Make, Bazel, Gradle.

Experience with utilizing Code Coverage.

Preferred

Experience with HITL (Hardware in the loop) tests.

Experience with writing simulation tests.

Experience developing and debugging real-time, multithreaded software systems.

Experience implementing model-based feedback control of articulated robots and troubleshooting hardware.

Experience with modeling dynamic systems, system identification, and optimization solvers.

Experience with embedded systems and firmware development.

Familiarity with RTPreempt and Linux kernel configuration.

Experience with EtherCAT.

Company

Apptronik

Apptronik designs and builds human-centered robotics systems.

Founded in 2016

Austin, Texas, USA

51-200 employees

https://apptronik.com/

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