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Apptronik · 14 hours ago

Senior Software Engineer - Real-Time Controls

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
date5+ years exp

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be pivotal in developing advanced robots for human environments, ensuring their precise and reliable performance through real-time control software.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
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Responsibilities

Deliver production-grade real-time C++ software infrastructure
Integrate low-level firmware data with high-level controls logic
Characterize and improve the quality of robot kinematics, estimation, and actuation
Perform root-cause analysis for complex hardware-software integration issues
Develop API for controls and autonomy systems to interact with robot hardware and simulation
Maintain comprehensive and accurate architecture and design documentation
Deliver reliable software through code reviews, continuous integration, and automated testing
Represent and lead with Apptronik's core values: CHIPC - Curiosity, Humility, Integrity, Passion, Creativity

Qualification

C++Robotics fundamentalsRobotics packagesSoftware testing methodologiesAgile processesCommunication skills

Required

Strong modern C++, OOP skills, multi-threading, and Linux application development
Deep knowledge of robotics fundamentals (kinematics, dynamics, controls, estimation, and system identification)
Understanding of rigid-body motion and frame transformations
Proficiency with robotics packages (e.g. MuJoCo, Drake, Eigen, ROS, etc.)
Familiarity with software testing methodologies and version control (e.g., Git)
Strong communication skills and familiarity with Agile processes (sprint planning, design/code reviews)
BS, MS, or PhD in relevant fields (Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, etc.)
5+ years of robotics software development

Company

Apptronik

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Apptronik is a robotics company that designs and builds human-centered robotics systems.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Austin, Texas, USA
people-size51-200 employees
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https://apptronik.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (22)
2024 (5)
2023 (5)
2021 (3)
2020 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$762.79M
Key Investors
Humanoid GlobalTerex
2025-11-25Series B· $331M
2025-10-02Corporate Round· $0.06M
2025-02-13Series A· $403M

Leadership Team

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Jeffrey Cardenas
CEO
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Nicholas Paine
CTO
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