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Apptronik
Firmware Engineer (Hands)
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Important information
Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
Austin, TX, USA
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
9 October 2026
What they need
- We are seeking a Firmware Engineer to help develop firmware for the dexterous hands of our humanoid robots
- You will collaborate with our existing hands firmware team to implement, test, and debug the embedded software that drives our in-house hand designs, including motor control, sensor integration, and the real-time communications that connect the hand to the rest of the robot
- You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and systems engineers as the hand evolves from prototype to production, contribute to hardware bring-up, and help build out HIL and SIL tests for hand firmware
- You will help maintain firmware quality and reliability as we scale from prototypes to fleets of hundreds of hands deployed in the field
- As you grow on the team, you will participate in code and design reviews and contribute to our hands firmware stack alongside more experienced engineers, with mentorship and support along the way
- Collaborate with the hands firmware team to develop, deploy, and maintain firmware for in-house dexterous hand designs, including motor control, sensor I/O, and real-time communications.
Work closely with mechanical engineers as the hand design evolves; ensure firmware tracks the mechanical design and exposes the right interfaces for tuning and validation - Contribute to motor control firmware for the small motors that drive the hand, including current control and basic position/torque loops.
Develop firmware for distributed embedded networks that connect multiple MCUs - Help shape and execute the Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) testing strategy to validate hand performance, safety, and reliability at scale
- Help drive firmware quality, reliability, and field performance for fleets of hundreds of hands deployed in production humanoid robots, including telemetry, diagnostics, and root-cause analysis of field failures.
Work with cross-functional engineering teams to bring up hand hardware from prototype through production.
Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and pair debugging, learning from and contributing alongside senior engineers.
Contribute to discussions on tooling, processes, and patterns, with guidance from more experienced engineers- Experience developing in C and C++ for TI C2000 microcontrollers - Experience with EtherCAT for real-time embedded communications
- Exposure to Agile workflows, including sprint planning, design reviews, and code reviews
- Experience with humanoid robotics, prosthetics, dexterous manipulation, or other compact electromechanical systems
- Familiarity with safety-critical embedded system design standards, including MISRA C and ISO 26262
- Experience integrating tactile, force, or position sensors into embedded systems
- Familiarity with distributed embedded networks where multiple MCUs cooperate over real-time buses
- Exposure to deploying firmware to embedded devices through internships, projects, or coursework
- Familiarity with model-based design tools (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink) for control design and code generation
- Strong hardware debugging skills using tools such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
- Familiarity with motor control concepts for BLDC motors (e.g., field-oriented control, current control, or position control)
- Familiarity with real-time embedded firmware concepts and an eagerness to develop hard real-time skills
- Contributions to firmware tooling, build systems, or developer infrastructure
- Experience with embedded communication protocols such as SPI, UART, RS485, and CAN
- Demonstrated ability to work closely with mechanical engineers on tightly integrated electromechanical assemblies
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics (Altium Designer preferred) and hardware datasheets
- Eagerness to learn, take feedback, and grow technically within a collaborative team setting
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience; Master’s degree with a focus on controls, motor drives, or embedded systems is especially valued
- Solid working proficiency in C/C++; familiarity with Python, Docker, and Git
- 0–2 years of relevant experience developing embedded software, including internships, co-ops, research, or significant academic or personal projects; recent graduates are encouraged to apply
- Exposure to firmware development for resource-constrained embedded hardware (limited flash, RAM, and CPU; many peripherals across few MCUs)
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
- Hearing and speech to communicate
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