Special Projects Intern [Fall 2026]

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine robot behaviors used in external events, demos, and deployments.
• Write and maintain software that drives robot demonstrations, including behavior sequencing and control logic.
• Test behaviors on hardware, iterate quickly, and debug issues in the lab and on site.
• Support event execution, including setup, rehearsals, and live troubleshooting.
• Collaborate across engineering and operations teams to deliver polished, reliable demonstrations.

Requirements

• Graduate student (Master's or PhD) pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 weeks internship, 1 to 2 terms preferred.
• Strong software engineering skills, with proficiency in Python.
• Experience applying AI or machine learning, ideally in a robotics context.
• Working knowledge of robotics fundamentals, such as control, kinematics, or motion planning.
• Able to work hands-on with hardware and iterate quickly under tight timelines.

Bonus Qualifications

• Prior experience developing robot behaviors or working with humanoid or legged robots.
• Comfortable working in Linux and debugging on real hardware.

Pay

The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $40 - $45/hr. The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.