Sr. Software Systems Safety Engineer
Apptronik · Sunnyvale, California · SV
Roboticsonsitesenior$200k–$240k
At a glance
Highlights
- Own safety assurance for software and AI powering Apollo humanoid robots.
- Bring Apollo to market at scale across manufacturing and logistics.
- Shape safe-state logic, monitors and fault handling for humanoids.
Ideal candidate
Seasoned safety-minded systems thinker with 8+ years assuring complex robotics software who thrives cross-functionally and cares deeply about bringing humanoids to market safely.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience analyzing and assuring safety-critical software architectures including safety analyses and safety case development
- Practical application of IEC 61508-3 or ISO 26262-6 software lifecycle including qualification of existing software and tools
- Strong knowledge of embedded software architectures including RTOS, partitioning, watchdogs, buses and diagnostics
- Hands-on experience with FMEA/FMEDA, FTA and dependent failure analysis and review of verification evidence
- Working knowledge of safety for AI/ML-enabled systems such as ISO/IEC TS 22440
- Experience with requirements and traceability tools such as JAMA, plus Git, CI/CD and static analysis
- Ability to work cross-functionally and make sound, risk-based engineering decisions
- Bachelor's Degree in Systems, Computer, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Robotics or related field; Master's preferred
- 8+ years relevant engineering experience with safety assurance of safety-critical software in complex electromechanical products
Lab profile
About Apptronik
Human-centered robotics company building AI-powered humanoid robot Apollo for manufacturing, logistics, and beyond.
What they build
- Apollo humanoid robot
Known for
- Applied AI
- Full-stack humanoid robotics
- Human-robot interaction
- Humanoid controls
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