Senior Real-Time Robotics Controls Engineer

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of real-time control software for their humanoid robot platform in Austin, TX. You'll be involved in building advanced robots designed for human environments, driving projects from conception to completion, ensuring reliable performance.

Your expertise in C++, robotics fundamentals, and software testing will be pivotal. Join a dedicated team that addresses complex challenges and enhances the future of robotics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of robotics software development experience.
• Deep knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, controls, estimation, and system identification.

Responsibilities

• Deliver production-grade real-time C++ software infrastructure.
• Integrate low-level firmware data with high-level controls logic.
• Perform root-cause analysis for complex hardware-software integration issues.

Skills

Strong modern C++

OOP skills

Multi-threading

Linux application development

Robotics fundamentals

CMake + colcon ROS2

Familiarity with MuJoCo, Drake, Eigen

Software testing methodologies

Strong communication skills

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in relevant fields

Tools

Git

Job description

Apptronik is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the development of real-time control software for their humanoid robot platform in Austin, TX. You'll be involved in building advanced robots designed for human environments, driving projects from conception to completion, ensuring reliable performance.

Your expertise in C++, robotics fundamentals, and software testing will be pivotal. Join a dedicated team that addresses complex challenges and enhances the future of robotics.