Apptronik · 4 months ago
Robotics Software Architect
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expApptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. They are seeking a highly skilled Robotics Software Architect responsible for defining and designing the software architecture for their autonomous humanoid robot, ensuring efficient real-time computational tasks on the robot's edge compute system.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
Experience designing safety critical systems from functional safety standards is desirable
Company
Apptronik
Apptronik is a robotics company that designs and builds human-centered robotics systems.
51-200 employees
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Funding
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Growth StageTotal Funding
$762.79MKey Investors
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2025-11-25Series B· $331M
2025-10-02Corporate Round· $0.06M
2025-02-13Series A· $403M
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