Senior Real-Time Robotics Software Engineer

Apptronik Systems, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Apptronik Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, to develop real-time controls for advanced robotics. You will work on integrating firmware with high-level controls and ensuring performance in real-world applications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in robotics software development and strong C++ skills. The role offers a competitive salary range of $215,000 to $230,000, and emphasizes collaboration and innovation in the field of robotics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of robotics software development experience.
• Strong understanding of kinematics, dynamics, controls, and estimation.
• Hands-on experience with floating-base dynamics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver production-grade real-time C++ software infrastructure.
• Integrate firmware data with high-level controls logic.
• Implement state estimation and diagnostic monitors.
• Characterize robot kinematics and actuation.
• Perform root-cause analysis for integration issues.
• Develop APIs for controls and autonomy systems.

Skills

Strong modern C++

OOP skills

Multi-threading

Linux application development

Robotics fundamentals

Frame transformations

CMake + colcon ROS2

MuJoCo

Drake

ROS2

Git

Agile processes

Education

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering

Job description

Apptronik Systems, Inc. is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in Sunnyvale, CA, to develop real-time controls for advanced robotics. You will work on integrating firmware with high-level controls and ensuring performance in real-world applications.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in robotics software development and strong C++ skills. The role offers a competitive salary range of $215,000 to $230,000, and emphasizes collaboration and innovation in the field of robotics.