Software Engineer Autonomy Intern, Apptronik

• MUST be an MS or PhD student enrolled in an accredited program during the internship term. (New graduates not enrolled in an accredited program for Fall 2025 are ineligible.)
• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Machine learning, particularly in reinforcement learning, large language models (LLMs), task planning, or skill chaining for autonomous robotics
• Software and algorithm development for control, planning, perception, or autonomy for humanoid robotics
• Proficient in C++ and Python 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 effectively in a fast-paced software development team using CI tools like Git, adhering to rigorous documentation and testing standards
• Familiar with modern software tools/libraries relevant to robotics autonomy and task planning, including:
• Robotics frameworks such as ROS, Ignition Gazebo, Pinocchio, MuJuCo, OMPL, MoveIt, etc
• Machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow, with a focus on task planning and control
• Behavior tree libraries (e.g., BehaviorTree.CPP, BT.CPP) and relevant tools for task sequencing and autonomous behavior design
• Strong theoretical understanding in a significant subset of Dynamics, control systems, estimation, reinforcement learning, behavior trees, or natural language processing as it relates to task planning in autonomous robots
• Excellent communication and documentation skills to support clear presentation of complex AI-driven autonomy methods
• GPA of 3.0 or above
• Experience integrating LLMs and task planning to support dynamic instruction parsing, context-driven behavior modifications, and real-time task sequencing
• Experience with behavior tree frameworks, leveraging them for reactive and adaptive planning in real-world, dynamic environments

Desirable

• Apptronik is building robots for the real world to improve human quality of life and to help solve the ever-increasing labor shortage problem
• Our team has been building some of the most advanced robots on the planet for years, dating back to the DARPA Robotics Challenge
• You will join a team developing state-of-the-art general-purpose robots designed to operate in human spaces and with human tools
• It is designed to work alongside humans, mobilize to human spaces, and manipulate the world around it
• This position is expected to start in-person around May/June 2025 and continue through the entire Summer (i.e. through Aug/Sep 2025)
• 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. Please consider before applying