Principal Robotics Compute & Sensing Architect

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

Job summary

Apptronik is seeking a Principal Compute & Sensing Engineer to lead the architectural design for Apollo, the humanoid robot. You will oversee the high-performance compute and sensory systems critical for robotics applications, ensuring functionality and safety.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience, expertise in high-speed digital design, and a strong focus on integrating high-performance modules like NVIDIA Jetson. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of designing custom carrier boards for high-performance compute modules.
• 12+ years of experience in high-performance hardware design.
• Experience with multi-sensor suites and precise hardware-level time synchronization.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of Apollo’s safe compute architecture.
• Drive design for manufacturability and reliability.
• Define the electrical architecture for a full perception stack.

Skills

High-speed digital design

NVIDIA Jetson integration

Functional Safety architecture

Hardware simulation tools

Multi-sensor suite integration

Education

M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Altium Designer

Job description

Apptronik is seeking a Principal Compute & Sensing Engineer to lead the architectural design for Apollo, the humanoid robot. You will oversee the high-performance compute and sensory systems critical for robotics applications, ensuring functionality and safety.

The ideal candidate will have 12+ years of experience, expertise in high-speed digital design, and a strong focus on integrating high-performance modules like NVIDIA Jetson. The position involves collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.