株式会社APTOのRobotics Engineer（Physical AI）の求人

◾️About APTO

APTO is a startup established to solve the “data preparation challenges” faced by companies developing AI.

We provide a cloud-based data collection and annotation platform that streamlines the creation and management of high-quality datasets required for AI model development and operations.

Our core services include:

• An AI data platform that centrally manages data creation by both internal and external workers
• Training dataset provisioning across a wide range of domains
• Contract-based solutions supporting AI model development

These services are increasingly being adopted by major enterprises.

In addition, through our smartphone-based crowdworker network and multilingual, multi-regional data collection infrastructure, we are building a system capable of supporting global AI deployment.

■Background of the Position
APTO is currently accelerating investment into the Physical AI and robotics domain.

As a result, not only AI model development, but also the ability to design hardware systems capable of acquiring, controlling, and operating real-world data has become increasingly important.

In this role, you will work closely with AI and software teams to drive the development of hardware systems supporting Physical AI, including:

• Mechanical design using CAD
• Prototyping
• Sensor/device integration
• Enclosure design
• Real-machine testing
• Simulation

This is not simply a contract-based design role. You will be involved in a 0→1 phase where we define and build the hardware required for the AI era from the ground up.

◾️Responsibilities

• Mechanical and enclosure design using CAD
• Prototype development, assembly, and evaluation
• Hardware architecture design including sensors and cameras
• Design and improvement of robotics-related equipment
• Device development for AI data acquisition
• Specification coordination with software and AI teams
• Component selection, procurement, and vendor coordination
• Design improvements with mass production in mind
• Hardware improvements from PoC to production operations
• Data augmentation

◾️ Why This Role

• Opportunity to join the launch phase of the “Physical AI” domain, one of the next major areas following generative AI
• Work closely with AI/ML engineers across both software and hardware domains
  Involved end-to-end from prototyping and assembly to improvement and operations — not limited to CAD design
• Participate in projects focused on actual AI data acquisition and robotics deployment, not just PoCs
• Significant ownership over specification design, technology selection, and hardware architecture in a 0→1 environment

• Someone who excels at structuring ambiguous customer requirements into clearly defined problems
• Someone interested in roles spanning business, technology, and project execution
• Someone who can act proactively without being constrained by role boundaries

• Experience in 3D CAD design using tools such as Fusion360, SolidWorks, CATIA, or Inventor
• Practical experience in mechanical, enclosure, or jig design
• Experience handling the full cycle from prototyping and assembly to evaluation and improvement
• Experience designing with consideration for 3D printing, machining, and sheet metal fabrication
• Experience working with hardware configurations including sensors, cameras, and electronic components
• Hands-on experience improving actual hardware rather than only desk-based design
• Experience collaborating with software engineers and electrical engineers

• Experience developing robotics-related products
• Robotics development experience using ROS / ROS2
• Experience developing sensing devices using cameras, LiDAR, IMU, etc.
• Experience developing data acquisition devices for Computer Vision or AI
• Prototyping experience using Arduino, Raspberry Pi, or Jetson
• Experience in control and validation using Python or C++
• Experience in mass-production design, manufacturing outsourcing, or ODM/OEM management
• Experience building products from 0→1 in startups or new business environments
• Strong interest and expertise in Physical AI, Robotics, or Edge AI