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Software Engineer - TestOps

ApptronikAustin, Texas, United StatesOnsite

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 developingstate-of-the-art general-purpose robots 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.

JOB SUMMARY


We’re seeking a TestOps Software Engineer with an interest in improving our testing infrastructure to support flexible and robust software for robotic systems. As a TestOps Software Engineer at Apptronik, you will be responsible for testing and validating the software components that run the control, planning, and perception algorithms powering behaviors across a variety of different robotic systems that we build. In addition to testing, you will also be responsible for running demos of our humanoid platforms.

You will work with a small team of engineers with technical expertise in software, controls, algorithms, optimization, and robotics hardware. Prior robotics experience not required – we’re more interested in a solid software development skillset, a passion for technology, and willingness to learn.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES


  • Executing tests as provided by Software and Systems Engineers
  • Building system tests and automation systems
  • Integrating with existing test reporting and logging infrastructure.
  • Documenting test results and assisting in root-cause-analysis activities
  • Root cause analysis and problem solving and collaboration with software development engineers to build the permanent corrective action

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS


  • BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience, preferred
  • 2+ years of software engineering experience (excluding academic training)
  • 2+ years of testing experience - including unit, integration, and hardware-in-the-loop testing
  • 2+ years of containerization
  • Bash / python scripting skills
  • Understanding of networking concepts
  • Communication skills and willingness to learn robotics concepts as needed
  • Familiarity with tracking down tough bugs, including memory leaks and concurrency bugs
  • Familiarity with collaborating on a team using an Agile process, including participating in sprint planning, design reviews, and code reviews

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE


  • BS degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in developing and/or testing software for embedded systems

*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.

Life at Apptronik

Apptronik is developing robots that can live and work with humans to make our lives safer, more productive and easier. Our expertise comes from our mechatronic and control software contributions for advanced legged robots including NASA's Valkyrie humanoid robot and Meka's Hume point foot biped. Our research and development is leading to new innovations that are making robots lighter, safer and more powerful than ever before. As we develop these innovations we are making them available to everybody for use in their own research and projects.
Thrive Here & What We Value* Curiosity* Humility* Integrity* Passion* Creativity* Equal Employment Opportunities* Anti-Discrimination Policy* Hybrid Work Schedule* Professional Development Opportunities* Collaborative and Agile Process Experience* Focus on Developing State-of-the-Art General-Purpose Robots* Commitment to Improving Human Quality of Life* Solving Labor Shortage Problem* Emphasis on Continuous Learning and Improvement Mindset

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