Full Stack Software Engineer - Fleet Connect

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is seeking a Software Engineer - Full-Stack to join our Interface team within Fleet Connect. In this role, you will build the operator-facing software and backend services that support real-time monitoring, control, and coordination of Apollo across customer deployments. You will work closely with senior engineers, UI/UX, and cross-functional partners to deliver reliable, intuitive software that helps customers operate robotic systems effectively in production environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES or KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Develop and maintain frontend and backend features for fleet management, robot operations, and customer-facing monitoring workflows.
• Build dashboards and service integrations that surface robot state, job progress, system health, and operational metrics in real time.
• Contribute to backend APIs and data flows that connect Apollo’s software stack with fleet coordination services and customer enterprise systems.
• Implement data storage and retrieval patterns that support fleet telemetry, job history, and operational reporting.
• Work with UI/UX partners to translate workflows and wireframes into polished, responsive interfaces for operators and deployment teams.
• Support software quality through code reviews, testing, debugging, and iterative improvement based on internal and customer feedback.
• Collaborate across software, systems, hardware, applications, and deployment teams to deliver features that work reliably in production settings.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Programming: Proficiency in Python or TypeScript, with working experience in both preferred.
• Frontend: Experience with React or a comparable modern frontend framework for building responsive user interfaces.
• Backend: Familiarity with REST APIs, service-oriented backend development, and common messaging patterns.
• Databases: Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL; familiarity with additional data stores is a plus.
• Infrastructure: Exposure to cloud platforms, Docker, Kubernetes, and modern software deployment practices.
• Version Control: Demonstrated competence with Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Software Quality: Experience with unit or integration testing and familiarity with CI/CD principles.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with gRPC and Protocol Buffers.
• Familiarity with industrial automation protocols such as OPC UA, Modbus TCP, or EtherNet/IP.
• Prior exposure to fleet management, multi-robot coordination, or operator-facing industrial software.
• Experience integrating with WMS or ERP systems through APIs or message brokers.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional, full-time experience building and maintaining reliable software systems.
• Experience working in agile development environments is desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• 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