Lead Compute & Sensing Architect for Humanoid Robot

Apptronik; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 295,000 - 330,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik, based in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Principal Compute & Sensing Engineer to lead the design of the "nervous system" for the Apollo humanoid robot. This critical role requires expertise in high-performance compute systems, ensuring robust and safe operation in robotics.

The ideal candidate will possess a M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and at least 12 years of relevant experience. Join us to influence the future of robotics in key industries.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of designing custom carrier boards for NVIDIA Jetson or similar high-end compute modules.
• 12+ years of experience in high-performance hardware design, with a focus on robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end design of Apollo’s safe compute architecture.
• Lead the design and validation of custom carrier boards for high-performance modules.
• Define the electrical architecture for a full perception stack.

Skills

High-speed digital design

Functional Safety architecture

Custom carrier boards for NVIDIA Jetson

Multi-sensor integration

Design for Manufacturability

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium Designer

SPICE

Ansys

Job description

Apptronik, based in Sunnyvale, California, is seeking a Principal Compute & Sensing Engineer to lead the design of the "nervous system" for the Apollo humanoid robot. This critical role requires expertise in high-performance compute systems, ensuring robust and safe operation in robotics.

The ideal candidate will possess a M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and at least 12 years of relevant experience. Join us to influence the future of robotics in key industries.