Sr. Software Engineer - Wheeled Controls
Apptronik · Austin, Texas, US
Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life.
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. JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Software Engineer – Wheeled Controls is responsible for developing and deploying the high-performance motion control systems that power our robotic mobility. This role focuses on the critical software layer that coordinates wheeled mobility with upper-body manipulation, ensuring our platforms move and interact with precision, stability, and reliability in complex environments. You will lead the development of estimation and control algorithms that unify wheel mobility and manipulation int...