Software Engineer Intern, Apptronik

• We're looking for an experienced Software Engineering Intern with proven hands-on capabilities and a strong theoretical background
• We are primarily interested in candidates with prior robotics hardware implementation experience
• MUST be an undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in an accredited program during the internship term. (New graduates not enrolled in an accredited program for Fall 2024 are ineligible.)
• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Electrical/ Mechanical/ Aerospace Engineering or similar
• Experience in (a) machine learning or (b) software and algorithm development for control, planning, perception, or autonomy for robotics
• Proficient in C++ in a Linux development environment, with prior demonstrated ability to:
• Translate complex theoretical concepts and algorithms into practical, efficient, and bug-free software implementations
• Perform on a fast-paced software development team using standard CI tools like Git while following rigorous documentation and testing standards
• Familiar with modern software tools / libraries relevant to your skillset
• Robotics frameworks and libraries such as ROS, Ignition Gazebo, Pinocchio, MuJuCo, OMPL, MoveIt etc
• Learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Strong theoretical understanding of some significant subset of dynamics, controls, estimation, data science, or linear algebra
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• If pursuing a BS degree, must have worked on any projects or undergraduate research related to computer vision or machine learning
• If pursuing a MS or PhD degree, must have experience with any of the following domains within computer vision:
• Object detection
• Grasp generation
• SLAM
• Collision detection
• Sensor calibration and interfaces
• NerFs/Attention/Vision transformers
• RL/Imitation learning
• Experience writing code in C++ or Python
• Creativity
• Humility
• Integrity
• Passion
• Curiosity
• Analytical
• Disciplined

Desirable

• You will join a team developing a state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools
• In this role, you will work on control, planning, perception, and autonomy algorithms; software, sensor, and hardware integrations; or machine learning and testing in sim and on real robot platforms
• You will work as part of a team focused on developing a dynamic humanoid robot robust to unstructured environments and able to perform useful tasks
• This position is expected to start in-person around May/June 2024 and continue through the entire Summer (i.e. through Aug/Sep 2024). We ask for a minimum of 10 weeks. Interns should expect to work Monday-Friday, up to 40 hours per week, typically between 9am-5pm. Specific team norms around working hours will be communicated by your manager