Sr. Software Engineer – Real-Time Controls

JOB SUMMARY
As a Senior Software Engineer you will play a pivotal role in the development of advanced general-purpose robots designed to operate in human environments and work with human tools. This position demands a high degree of ownership and responsibility driving projects from conception through to completion ensuring that Apptronik’s robots perform precisely and reliably in real-world scenarios. You will be responsible for building the software that runs on our on-board computer to enable real-time control seamless integration of robot data and models and effective fault detection diagnostics and recovery.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Deliver production-grade real-time C++ software infrastructure
• Integrate low-level firmware data with high-level controls logic over real-time task graphs
• Implement and tune state estimation (IMU kinematic odometry fusion) and diagnostic monitors that map sensor faults to DTCs
• Characterize and improve the quality of robot kinematics estimation and actuation
• Bring up new robot embodiments
• Integrate learned policies (RL locomotion / motion imitation) into the real-time controls stack
• 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 including HIL and simulation test coverage
• 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

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Technical Skills: Strong modern C++ OOP skills multi-threading and Linux application development
• Deep knowledge of robotics fundamentals (kinematics dynamics controls estimation and system identification) with bonus points for hands-on experience with floating-base dynamics contact/constraint modeling or sensor fusion
• Understanding of rigid-body motion and frame transformations
• Comfortable in CMake + colcon ROS2 workspaces
• Familiarity with at least some of: MuJoCo Drake Eigen ROS2 Flatbuffers BehaviorTree.CPP
• Experience leading hardware-in-the-loop or simulation-based testing of control software
• Familiarity with software testing methodologies and version control (e.g. Git)
• Strong communication skills and familiarity with Agile processes (sprint planning design/code reviews)

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Education: BS MS or PhD in relevant fields (Computer Science Robotics Electrical Engineering etc.)
• Experience: 5+ years of robotics software development

What We Do

Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion creativity and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.

Why Work With Us

At Apptronik we don't see a future where man competes against machine. Instead we envision a harmonious world where man and machine coexist. Our mission statement "It is not Man vs. Machine but Man + Machine" encapsulates our belief that the synergy between humans and robots will pave the way for a brighter more advanced future.

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