Firmware Engineer
Company: Apptronik
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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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. We are seeking a
Firmware Engineer with an interest in developing software for
Battery Management Systems (BMS), robot communications, and sensing
in robotic systems. In this role, you will be responsible for the
design, implementation, optimization, and testing of BMS firmware,
robot communication systems, and real-time feedback control
systems. You will also support hardware bring-up activities,
develop and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and
Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) tests, and contribute to system
integration, validation, and debugging as embedded devices come
online. These embedded systems are core components that enable
robots, including humanoids and mobile manipulators, to perform
meaningful work across a wide range of applications. Essential
Duties and Responsibilities / Key Accountabilities Collaborate with
systems, electrical, mechanical, and software engineers to develop
the next generation of robotic platforms Lead cradle-to-grave
development of Battery Management Systems (BMS), robot
communications firmware, and sensing systems, including design
validation Develop and execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and
Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing to validate system performance
and reliability Design and implement fault detection, fault
injection, and recovery mechanisms for safety-critical systems
Manage over-the-air (OTA) firmware updates for embedded systems
deployed on robotic platforms Partner with cross-functional
engineering teams to bring up robot power distribution and sensing
systems from prototype through production Nice-to-Have Skills and
Experience Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer
Engineering, or equivalent practical experience Strong fundamentals
in microcontrollers and battery systems Minimum of 1 year of
relevant industry experience (excluding academic training)
developing production-grade embedded software Knowledge of
real-time operating systems (RTOS) and hands-on experience working
with an RTOS Understanding of distributed computing, multithreaded,
and multi-process system design and debugging Experience with
industrial control systems, industrial robotics, or process
automation Experience developing in C and C++ for TI C2000
microcontrollers Proficiency in C/C++ and Linux; familiarity with
Python, Docker, and Git Experience working in Agile teams,
including participation in sprint planning, design reviews, and
code reviews Strong hardware debugging skills using tools such as
oscilloscopes and logic analyzers Ability to read and interpret
electrical schematics (Altium Designer preferred) and hardware
datasheets Experience with embedded communication protocols such as
SPI, EtherCAT, Ethernet, UART, RS485, and CAN Familiarity with
safety-critical embedded system design standards (e.g., ANSI/RIA
R15.06, MISRA) Experience managing firmware deployments for fielded
products *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.
Keywords: Apptronik, Austin , Firmware Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Austin, Texas
