Senior Robotics Software & Integration Engineer

Senior Robotics Software & Integration Engineer

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.

We’re looking for a Senior Robotics Software & Integration Engineer to join our Software Integration & Test team at a pivotal moment in our journey as we lead the revolution of our testing infrastructure to shape the future of our product. We are a passionate and dynamic group dedicated to ensuring seamless integration and robust validation of the complex systems behind our groundbreaking humanoid robots.

As a Senior Robotics Software & Integration Engineer, you’ll architect, lead the implementation, and drive the execution of innovative testing strategies—providing deep technical expertise and hands‑on leadership in validating performance and reliability on cutting‑edge robot hardware. Your work will directly influence the quality, reliability, and success of our products, making this an unparalleled opportunity to contribute to a mission‑critical effort that will define the next generation of robotics technology.

• Architect and lead the execution of comprehensive test plans and strategies for complex robotic systems, with a strong focus on hardware‑software integration.
• Drive the design and development of advanced system‑level tests, automation frameworks, and tools to significantly enhance testing efficiency, coverage, and reliability.
• Oversee the integration of new tests and tools into existing reporting and logging infrastructure, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Provide expert guidance on thorough test result documentation and lead complex root cause analysis activities to identify, isolate, and resolve critical issues.
• Lead and mentor teams in performing in‑depth root cause analysis, collaborating closely with software and hardware development engineers to develop and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Contribute to the maturing of the test and HIL systems.
• Define and implement strategies for collecting and analyzing data to support iterative improvements and refinements of product design and quality metrics.
• Champion best practices in test automation and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior and senior engineers within the Software Integration & Test team and across collaborating teams.
• Assist with demonstrations of robotic platforms for marketing and outreach purposes.
• Because of our work with hardware, a physical presence in Austin, TX at least three days per week is required.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to track down and resolve challenging, deeply integrated bugs, including memory leaks, concurrency issues, and hardware‑software interaction problems.
• Deep understanding and practical experience with Agile methodologies, including sprint planning, design reviews, and code reviews, at a leadership level.
• Strong proficiency in Python for developing robust test frameworks, automation tools, and data analysis scripts.
• Proficiency in C++ for test development, debugging, and understanding embedded software architectures.
• Proven experience in test and automation on complex hardware systems, including robotics, embedded systems, or similar mechatronic products.
• Expert proficiency with Linux operating systems and command‑line tools.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and inspire other engineers,…