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Staff Systems Engineer - Software

Apptronik is pioneering advanced general-purpose robotics to improve human life and address labor shortages. They seek a seasoned Staff Systems Engineer to lead software development for robots operating safely in human environments, focusing on scalable platform software and hardware-software integration.

Skills

  • Proficient in modern C++, object-oriented programming, multi-threading, and Linux development.
  • Experience with container orchestration technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
  • Knowledge of communication networking protocols such as EtherCAT and CAN.
  • Familiarity with robotics packages including ROS, URDF, MuJoCo, and Eigen.
  • Expertise in controls software integration and hardware abstraction layers.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable platform software for robotic systems.
  • Develop software requirements, architectures, schedules, and test plans for full-stack robotic platforms.
  • Perform Root Cause Analysis for complex hardware-software-control integration issues.
  • Design APIs, services, and frameworks to support prototype robots and off-nominal testing.
  • Troubleshoot and debug software issues in development and production environments.
  • Develop fault detection, diagnostics, and recovery plans to enhance system robustness.
  • Support validation teams with segmented control software for efficient testing and data collection.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.
  • Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with benefits
  • Equity incentive package
  • Flexible work hours
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401k retirement plan
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June 27, 2025

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