Network Infrastructure Engineer

Apptronik•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond. We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better. JOB SUMMARY We are looking for a sharp, reliable Robot Network / Infrastructure Engineer to join our Operations team. In this role, you will design, deploy, and maintain the network infrastructure that connects our robots to edge systems and cloud services. You will be responsible for ensuring high performance, secure segmentation, and reliable connectivity for our robots, both internally and at customer sites.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or Electrical Engineering with a focus on Networks
3–5+ years network engineering experience (Cisco, Aruba, Ubiquiti, Meraki, etc.).
Strong understanding of wireless systems and OT/IoT network design.
Familiarity with network security fundamentals and best practices.
Advanced knowledge and experience with Ansible, Linux, ROS, Python, C++, and Docker
Ability to perform physical tasks throughout the workday, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and reaching
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as required
Ability to safely use ladders, lifts, power tools, and other facility equipment
Ability to work in mechanical rooms, warehouses, offices, and other facility spaces
Vision and hearing sufficient to safely perform job duties and communicate effectively
Ability to respond to facility emergencies, including outside of normal business hours, as required
Ability to travel, and possession of passport is required.
This role requires flexibility. Hours may vary, and may include evenings and/or weekends.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in robotics.
Experience working in a startup environment.

Responsibilities

Design and deploy Wi-Fi, VLANs, segmentation, and network security for robot operations.
Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, and site architecture.
Support site readiness assessments, connectivity testing, commissioning, and troubleshooting.
Monitor network performance, diagnose latency and packet-loss issues, and ensure high uptime.
Maintain OT network standards, architecture diagrams, and operational documentation.
Deployment of Robots within our Robot Park location and at customer sites to ensure network connectivity and provide software support.