Apptronik
Sr. Software Engineer - Firmware
Apptronik, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
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're seeking a
Sr. Firmware Engineer
with an interest in developing flexible and robust software for robotic systems. As a Firmware Engineer at Apptronik, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the firmware running on our embedded actuator controllers. This includes design, implementation, optimization, and testing of sensor drivers, communications protocols, filters, and real-time feedback control systems. Additionally, you will assist with the development and execution of bring-up processes, system integration, validation, and debugging embedded controller and actuator hardware as it comes online. The embedded actuator controllers are a core component enabling Apptronik robots, including humanoids and mobile manipulators, to perform useful labor tasks across a variety of different applications.
Requirements5+ years of software engineering experience (excluding academic training) developing production-grade embedded software in C/C++Experienced with C and C++ development for TI or ARM microcontrollersExperience working with embedded technologies such as:Communication protocols (SPI, EtherCAT, Ethernet, UART, CAN, etc.)Sensing (incremental and absolute encoders, analog sensors, IMUs)Experience designing and developing reliable software for embedded devices, edge applications, or robotics with critical, real-time performance requirementsExperience testing, validating, and managing firmware deployments for fielded productsFamiliarity with Git / similar version control systemsSoftware development in a Linux environmentStrong communication skills and willingness to learn robotics concepts as needed
Nice to HaveBS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experienceExperience working with embedded technologies such as:Motion control, motors (BLDC), motor controllersReal-time feedback control, especially implementing and debugging on hardwareExperience with BLDC FOC motor control concepts, Park/Clarke transformations, current controlExperience with industrial control systems, industrial robotics, or process automationFamiliarity with safety critical embedded system design, e.g. ANSI/RIA R15.06Familiarity with digital signal processing, linear systems, estimation, and/or control theoryFamiliarity with collaborating on a team using an Agile process, including participating in sprint planning, design reviews, and code reviewsFamiliarity with software testing, profiling, and optimization methodologies and toolsKnowledge of real-time operating system concepts and prior experience with an RTOSUnderstanding of distributed computing / multi-threaded / multi-process design and debugging conceptsKnowledge of modern C++(14/17) best practices
QualitiesCreative, curious, analytical, and disciplinedA passion for building things. Fellow tinkerers are encouraged to apply.
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.
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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're seeking a
Sr. Firmware Engineer
with an interest in developing flexible and robust software for robotic systems. As a Firmware Engineer at Apptronik, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the firmware running on our embedded actuator controllers. This includes design, implementation, optimization, and testing of sensor drivers, communications protocols, filters, and real-time feedback control systems. Additionally, you will assist with the development and execution of bring-up processes, system integration, validation, and debugging embedded controller and actuator hardware as it comes online. The embedded actuator controllers are a core component enabling Apptronik robots, including humanoids and mobile manipulators, to perform useful labor tasks across a variety of different applications.
Requirements5+ years of software engineering experience (excluding academic training) developing production-grade embedded software in C/C++Experienced with C and C++ development for TI or ARM microcontrollersExperience working with embedded technologies such as:Communication protocols (SPI, EtherCAT, Ethernet, UART, CAN, etc.)Sensing (incremental and absolute encoders, analog sensors, IMUs)Experience designing and developing reliable software for embedded devices, edge applications, or robotics with critical, real-time performance requirementsExperience testing, validating, and managing firmware deployments for fielded productsFamiliarity with Git / similar version control systemsSoftware development in a Linux environmentStrong communication skills and willingness to learn robotics concepts as needed
Nice to HaveBS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experienceExperience working with embedded technologies such as:Motion control, motors (BLDC), motor controllersReal-time feedback control, especially implementing and debugging on hardwareExperience with BLDC FOC motor control concepts, Park/Clarke transformations, current controlExperience with industrial control systems, industrial robotics, or process automationFamiliarity with safety critical embedded system design, e.g. ANSI/RIA R15.06Familiarity with digital signal processing, linear systems, estimation, and/or control theoryFamiliarity with collaborating on a team using an Agile process, including participating in sprint planning, design reviews, and code reviewsFamiliarity with software testing, profiling, and optimization methodologies and toolsKnowledge of real-time operating system concepts and prior experience with an RTOSUnderstanding of distributed computing / multi-threaded / multi-process design and debugging conceptsKnowledge of modern C++(14/17) best practices
QualitiesCreative, curious, analytical, and disciplinedA passion for building things. Fellow tinkerers are encouraged to apply.
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.
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