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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 56 days Apptronik's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 21% of Apptronik's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Apptronik
- high 83 stale, 2 reposted of 86 open
- Hiring momentum
- 120 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Apptronik's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Apptronik.
About this role
As a Staff Perception Hardware Engineer at Apptronik, you will lead the integration and validation of perception hardware systems for the Apollo robot. Your role involves hands-on troubleshooting, custom module development, and ensuring the hardware meets stringent performance standards. You will also mentor other engineers and coordinate cross-functional efforts to resolve complex technical challenges in a fast-paced environment.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Apptronik as an employer.
What you need
- Proven track record of taking complex perception hardware from prototype to mass production
- Experience working with optical vendors and contract manufacturers to define and test custom camera modules
- Expert-level proficiency with high-end lab equipment for troubleshooting
- Deep practical understanding of CMOS sensor tuning and optical lens artifacts
- Mastery of linear algebra and 3D geometry for multi-camera arrays and sensor fusion
- Exceptional ability to lead technical initiatives and align cross-functional stakeholders
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- Role requires extensive hands-on work and troubleshooting
- Fast-paced environment may lead to high-pressure situations
- Requires a Master or Ph.D. with significant experience in a specialized field
Summarised from Apptronik's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Apptronik on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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