Sr. Software Engineer - Wheeled Controls

What this role involves

The Senior Software Engineer – Wheeled Controls develops high-performance motion control systems for wheeled robotic platforms, focusing on whole-body control that coordinates base mobility with upper-body manipulation. This role involves algorithm design (EKF, UKF, MPC, PID), hardware-software interfacing, safety compliance, and integration with perception and planning teams to achieve robust locomotion and manipulation behaviors. The engineer leads the full lifecycle from development to commercial deployment, ensuring code quality and system reliability.

Skills this posting asks for

• c++
• control theory
• state estimation
• ekf
• ukf
• model predictive control
• pid control
• sensor fusion
• imu
• lidar
• wheel encoders
• whole-body control
• locomotion manipulation
• real-time systems
• safety standards
• iso 13849
• iso 10218
• ansi/ria r15.08
• motion planning
• trajectory tracking
• hardware-software interface

Requirements

• Level: senior

From the employer’s posting

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 lo…