Robot Platform Software Engineer
Company: Apptronik
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing
AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our
flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate
thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as
manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in
healthcare, the home, and beyond. We operate at the cutting edge of
embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack
to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a
team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the
complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass
production to change the world for the better. You will join a team
developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to
operate in human spaces and with human tools. It is designed to
work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the
world around it. Apptronik is a pioneering company specializing in
advanced robotics and automation solutions. We are seeking a
talented Robot Platform Software Engineer to join our team in
Austin, TX. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on
cutting-edge technology platforms that power our next-generation
robotic systems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY
ACCOUNTABILITIES: Platform Evolution: Contribute to the development
and implementation of scalable software solutions that evolve
existing architectures to support next-generation robotic systems.
Architecture: Participate in architectural discussions and provide
technical input to help define the roadmap for platform software,
focusing on modularity and performance. Hardware-Software
Integration: Work closely with hardware teams to execute de-risking
tasks and validate new components, ensuring reliable communication
and integration across the robotic stack. Resource Profiling:
Assist in evaluating compute resource requirements by profiling
complex software stacks and identifying opportunities for
optimization in constrained environments. System Adaptation:
Support the porting and optimization of established software
frameworks to new hardware platforms, maintaining high standards
for system stability and reliability. Performance Benchmarking:
Conduct profiling and benchmarking tests to identify system
bottlenecks, helping to ensure the platform scales effectively
across diverse hardware. Engineering Standards: Adhere to and
promote software engineering best practices, including
participating in code reviews, maintaining clear documentation, and
contributing to continuous integration efforts. SKILLS AND
REQUIREMENTS: Strong C++ Command: Proficiency in C++ within a Linux
environment, with experience in system-level programming and an
understanding of performance-sensitive code. Architectural
Awareness: Solid understanding of complex, multi-component system
architectures and the ability to contribute meaningful design ideas
for safety and scalability. Hardware Interaction: Experience with
hardware integration and testing, including familiarity with
low-level drivers, communication protocols (e.g., CAN, EtherCAT),
or sensor data handling. Analytical Profiling: Ability to perform
resource usage analysis (CPU, memory, latency) to help inform
system specifications and hardware selection. Adaptability with
Existing Code: Proven ability to work within and improve
established codebases, balancing the need for modernization with a
respect for proven architectural foundations. Distributed Systems:
Familiarity with API design, and containerization tools like Docker
or Kubernetes in a robotics or embedded context. Collaborative
Mindset: Strong communication skills and the ability to work
effectively in a cross-functional environment, bridging the gap
between hardware constraints and software requirements. EDUCATION
and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in computer science,
Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree in computer science
or equivalent preferred. 4 years of experience in software
engineering, with a focus on developing system-level software *This
is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.
Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees
and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.
Keywords: Apptronik, Pflugerville , Robot Platform Software Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Austin, Texas
