About the role#
The Seattle Robotics Lab works at the intersection of open academic research and industry application. We focus on the full robotics stack, including perception, planning, control, reinforcement learning, and foundation models. As a PhD intern, you will contribute to research efforts that aim to transform robotics paradigms and influence our products. You will work alongside researchers on projects that may align with internal initiatives or represent your own research goals.
What you'll do#
- Develop algorithms, foundation models, and methods for robotic manipulation and loco-manipulation.
- Integrate your methods into real-world systems, such as collaborative arms, mobile manipulators, and humanoids.
- Contribute to multi-person research projects across the robotics and machine learning stack.
- Engage with the academic community through publications, conferences, workshops, and code releases.
- Build AI agents to speed up research and engineering tasks while ensuring reproducibility.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a PhD program in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Knowledge of the theory and practice of robotics and AI, with an interest in real-world applications.
- A track record of first-author publications in top conferences and journals.
- Strong programming skills in Python, with familiarity in C++, CUDA, and Warp.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks like PyTorch or JAX.
- Practical experience with robotics frameworks like ROS2 and simulation tools such as Isaac Sim, Isaac Lab, Newton, or MuJoCo.
- Ability to handle the complexities of simulation and real-world hardware, including debugging physics simulators and maintaining robotics equipment.
- Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
Location & details#
- Locations: Seattle, Washington and Santa Clara, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Type: Full-time, paid internship.
- Application deadline: November 3, 2026.
About NVIDIA
NVIDIA operates as a computer hardware manufacturer based in Santa Clara, California. Founded in 1993, the company focuses on accelerated computing and graphics technology. It produces hardware for markets including artificial intelligence, gaming, and data centers. The organization employs over 50,000 people and maintains a global presence.
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