Software Engineer - Platform

Apptronik is a pioneering company specializing in advanced robotics and automation solutions, building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem. Our team has been developing some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge.

As a Platform Software Engineer at Apptronik, you'll join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools. These robots are designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around them.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable platform software solutions that support the deployment and operation of robotic systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architecture, requirements, and integration points for platform components.
• Implement robust APIs, services, and frameworks to facilitate seamless communication between hardware and software components.
• Lead efforts in optimizing performance, scalability, and reliability of platform software in constrained computer environments.
• Drive best practices in software engineering, including code reviews, testing, and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in production environments, ensuring rapid resolution and minimal downtime.
• Mentor junior engineers, promote knowledge sharing, and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering practices.

We're looking for candidates with:

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field (Master's degree preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on developing platform-level software systems
• Proficiency in Python, C, and C++
• Experience with container orchestration technologies (Kubernetes, Docker)
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design principles
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible)
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

At Apptronik, we value passion, creativity, and collaboration to help us overcome existing technological barriers in the industry and create truly innovative products. Join us in our mission to change the world for the better through advanced robotics technology.

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.