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CoRL 2026 - Robotics & AI Talent

Austin, Texas & Sunnyvale, California

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 Applied 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.

Heading to CoRL 2026? Let’s Connect!

Our Talent Acquisition and Engineering teams will be on-site in Austin, Texas! We are actively looking for top early-career, graduate (MS/PhD), and experienced talent in robotics, autonomous systems, control theory, and perception to join our growing team.

Skip the formal application queue: Share your information prior to or during the conference.

Areas of Interest & Focus: We are hiring across multiple levels (Internships, Entry-Level, Senior, and Research Scientists) in the following domains:

  • Perception & Sensing: Computer Vision, LiDAR, Sensor Fusion, SLAM, State Estimation.
  • Control & Dynamics: Motion Planning, Trajectory Optimization, Reinforcement Learning, Actuation.
  • Software Systems: ROS/ROS2, C++, Python, Embedded Systems, Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS).
  • Hardware & System Design: Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, Rapid Prototyping.

What We Offer / Why Join Us

  • High-Impact Projects: Work on real-world robotics applications with direct business and customer ROI.
  • Growth & Mentorship: Collaborate directly with industry experts, senior researchers, and cross-functional engineering leads.
  • Flexible Roles: Openings available for Summer 2027 Internships, Full-Time Roles, and Direct Lateral Hires.

Not attending IROS in person? No problem, we will still love to hear from you.

 

 

*This is a direct hire.  Please, no outside Agency solicitations. 

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