About the role#
The Physical AI Center of Excellence (PACE) team builds the hardware and software that powers robotics data collection, including teleoperation, annotation, and model evaluation. You will work on-site to design, prototype, and validate data collection rigs and the pipelines that turn raw sensor streams into training-ready datasets.
What you'll do#
- Design and prototype data collection hardware, such as camera rigs, sensor mounts, teleoperation interfaces, end-effector assemblies, and wrist-cam assemblies.
- Build recording and data-handling scripts targeting HDF5 and LeRobot dataset formats.
- Integrate and evaluate off-the-shelf components, including RGB-D camera arrays, dexterous hands, teleoperation gloves, and VR headsets.
- Support real-world data collection and model evaluation sessions on robot arms and humanoid platforms.
- Document hardware specifications, bills of materials, and reproducible setup procedures.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in or completed a Master's or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Biomedical Engineering.
- Proficiency in Python, with comfort working in Linux and using version control systems.
- Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: ROS/ROS2, sensor integration, CAD (OpenSCAD, Onshape, or SolidWorks), or 3D printing.
- Familiarity with depth cameras, SLAM, or multi-camera calibration.
Location & details#
- Locations: On-site in Redmond, Washington, or East Palo Alto, California.
- Employment type: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: Paid at an hourly rate of $45.
- Term: Rolling.
About Centific
Centific develops software platforms and manages data for artificial intelligence deployment. The company employs over 4,000 engineers and AI practitioners, including 150 PhDs and data scientists. It serves enterprise clients and large technology firms by creating pre-trained datasets and industry-specific language models. The organization is based in Redmond, Washington, and maintains a workforce of over 5,000 employees.
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