About the role#
This internship is a chance to contribute to core algorithms, work on a deployed product, and ship changes that reach enterprise customers. You will drive new research directions in spatial AI while working in a hands-on environment. This role sits at the intersection of machine learning, perception, estimation, and signal processing. Your work will have a direct impact on our enterprise product. Please note that this role does not involve academic publications due to the sensitive nature of our core models.
What you'll do#
- Explore research directions in sensor fusion and spatial AI that align with product needs.
- Develop and improve algorithms for indoor positioning and spatial perception.
- Run experiments on real-world customer deployments.
- Collect data, analyze failures, propose fixes, and validate improvements.
- Contribute to production machine learning and signal processing pipelines including modeling, evaluation, and deployment.
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to ship features to enterprise customers.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
- A research track record of published work in top-tier machine learning, vision, or robotics venues.
- Strong foundations in at least one of the following: machine learning, perception, sensor fusion, or signal processing.
- Demonstrated research output through publications, open-source projects, or impactful applied work.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a small team.
- Curiosity, ownership, and a bias toward action and real-world impact.
- Experience in a startup or early-stage company is preferred.
- Experience shipping products is preferred.
- Experience or a strong interest in spatial AI, such as 3D vision, SLAM, mapping, sensor fusion, or geometric deep learning, is highly desirable.
Location & details#
- Location: On-site at our headquarters in Kendall Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Duration: 12 to 24 weeks.
- Timing: Summer 2026 with flexible start dates.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship.
- Sponsorship: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this role.
About Cartesian
Cartesian is a consulting firm that serves the telecommunications, media, and technology industries. Founded in 1990, the company provides services in strategy, management consulting, and technical solutions. It maintains a global presence with offices in the United Kingdom, the United States, and France. The firm is now part of Bounteous, an organization focused on AI services. It employs approximately 360 people.
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