Apptronik
The Reinforcement Learning Engineer will design advanced neural network architectures and implement state-of-the-art RL algorithms to enable whole-body locomotion and manipulation on humanoid robots. Working closely with hardware and controls teams, the role involves developing high‑performance policies, optimizing training pipelines, and transferring solutions from simulation to physical hardware. The engineer will also contribute to a collaborative, high‑velocity engineering culture through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
Apptronik is a robotics company that develops Apollo, an AI-powered humanoid robot designed to perform physically demanding, repetitive, and hazardous work in environments built for humans. Apollo features advanced mobility (bipedal and wheeled), dexterous manipulation, and the ability to learn new skills, serving industries including manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, and retail. Apptronik combines custom hardware, embodied AI, and fleet-level software to deliver a scalable humanoid robotics platform with a human-centered design philosophy.
Humanoid robot startup Apptronik has now raised $935M at a $5B+ valuation
1 month ago
Austin-based Apptronik valuation hits $5B after new funding round
Nov 25, 2025
Humanoid startup Apptronik raises $520 million with backing from Google and Mercedes-Benz
1 month ago
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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