Apptronik
Senior Perception Hardware Engineer
Austin, TX · Senior · Full-time · Posted Aug 17, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of industry experience in perception hardware, computer vision, or robotics, primarily focused on sensor calibration and validation.
- Education
- MS, or PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
About the job
Own sensor calibration for Apollo humanoid robots, developing calibration algorithms, precision fixtures, and scalable factory and in-field processes.
What you'll do
- Develop sensor models, spatial and temporal calibration, and synchronization across perception sensors.
- Design calibration fixtures and validate sensor mounting stability and calibration drift.
- Build automated factory calibration, in-field self-calibration, and fleet calibration-health tracking.
What they ask for
- Deep understanding of 3D geometry, linear algebra, coordinate transformations, and nonlinear optimization.
- Strong Python and C++ skills; experience with computer vision libraries and optimization frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with optical components, LiDAR mechanisms, and MEMS IMUs.
- MS or PhD in a related technical field.
Tools
Python, C++, OpenCV, PCL, Ceres Solver, g2o, PTP (Precision Time Protocol), PPS
AI focus
The role supports the perception and autonomy stack of AI-powered humanoid robots through sensor calibration; no AI model development is specified.
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