Sr. Software Engineer - Autonomy

Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge. We apply our expertise across the full robotics stack to some of the most important and impactful problems our society faces, and expect our products and technology to change the world for the better. We value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry to create truly innovative products.You will join a team developing a state-of-the-art general-purpose robot 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.We are seeking a talented and experienced Autonomy - Software Engineer to join our team at Apptronik, where you will play a key role in developing advanced humanoid systems. In this position, you will be responsible for designing and implementing a robust behavior architecture, providing various behavior authoring tools such as state machines and behavior trees. In addition, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to develop and implement a full autonomy stack and ensure high-quality, reliable software that can be deployed in real-world scenarios.Responsibilities

Work hands-on with the robots to test, verify, and constantly push what robots can doDevelop and test advanced manipulation control algorithms for whole-body manipulation tasksLead advanced software development activities, including architecture, design, coding, unit testing, integration, deployment, and maintenance within assigned autonomy algorithms software componentsMust Have

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or similar, or equivalent; Master's or Ph.D. degree preferred2+ years of relevant industry experience, with experience implementing, testing, and deploying manipulation or navigation algorithmsFamiliarity with modern behavior authoring methods, such as Finite State Machines, Behavior Trees, or Behavior CompositionStrong software development skills in modern C++ in LinuxStrong ability to collaborate with other software teams (e.g perception or controls) to ensure the seamless integration of software components with the overall systemAbility to communicate technical information effectively both orally and in writing with other team membersNice to Have

Passionate about building humanoid robotsExperience in working with robotic hardware, including sensors, actuators, and robotic armsExperience with real-time systems and multi-threaded software developmentExpertise in related technical areas such as impedance/force control, model predictive/adaptive control, optimization, system identification, state estimation, or legged robotsFamiliarity with standard agile and software development processes, including issue tracking tools (Jira), feature branching, version control (Git), continuous integration, and deploymentAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment with unclear solutions requiring explorationFamiliarity with any of the following:ROSSoftware Design PatternsPyTorchEtherCATPerks

Competitive base w/ benefitsHighly motivating equity incentive packageFlexible work hours policyProfessional development opportunitiesUnlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)401k planThis 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.

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