About the job
Join Apptronik, a leading human-centered robotics company revolutionizing the world with AI-powered robots designed to enhance every aspect of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is engineered for seamless collaboration with people, initially focusing on critical sectors like manufacturing and logistics, and poised for future applications in healthcare, domestic environments, and more.
We are at the forefront of embodied AI, utilizing our extensive expertise across the entire robotics stack to address some of society's most pressing challenges. As part of our team, you will play a pivotal role in scaling Apollo for market readiness, navigating complex issues around safety, commercialization, and mass production to make a positive impact on the world.
JOB SUMMARY
We are in search of a Principal Engineer to spearhead the development of high-performance embedded AI systems and advanced simulation infrastructure for our humanoid robots. This position emphasizes GPU-centric workload orchestration, graphics-driven simulation performance, and robust on-device AI execution.
The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in graphics, display systems, Linux platforms, and low-level embedded software, enabling them to enhance simulation fidelity and optimize real-time AI workloads across robotic platforms.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GPU Workload Orchestration
- Architect and implement a pipeline for the effective utilization of GPUs across various concurrent AI workloads.
- Design and develop schedulers and runtime systems to coordinate perception, planning, and control models on-device.
- Optimize latency, throughput, and power efficiency for real-time robotic operations.
On-Device AI Systems
- Enhance the robustness and reliability of deployed AI models in constrained embedded environments.
- Facilitate efficient execution of multi-model pipelines (vision, tracking, control).
- Collaborate with ML teams to co-design models and runtime systems effectively.
Simulation Performance
- Lead initiatives to significantly boost simulation throughput and realism.
- Optimize rendering, physics integration, and data pipelines through graphics expertise.
- Align simulation outputs with the requirements of real-world deployments.
Embedded Systems & Platform Integration
- Oversee low-level system integration across Linux-based platforms.
- Collaborate across kernel, drivers, HAL, and user-space layers to ensure seamless operation.

