About the role#
As an intern at Relari, you will own a scoped technical project that contributes to our research loop. You will build software rather than shadow others. Depending on your strengths and our current needs, your work may involve training infrastructure, simulation, evaluation, data processing, robot software, or calibration tooling.
What you'll do#
- Design and ship components for our research, data, simulation, or robot software stack.
- Run reproducible experiments and document your results, including what worked and what failed.
- Collaborate with researchers and hardware engineers to test software against physical systems and real data.
- Improve the reliability and usability of our internal tools to help the team move faster.
What you'll need#
- Strong programming fundamentals and practical experience with Python.
- Experience with C++ is useful for some projects.
- Evidence of building substantial software through research, personal projects, coursework, or previous internships.
- Curiosity about robotics, machine learning, simulation, or scientific computing.
- The ability to work independently, ask precise questions, and debug unfamiliar systems.
- Enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD program in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, or a related field. If you can demonstrate the relevant ability, enrollment is not strictly required.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, on-site internship based in San Francisco, California.
- We offer visa sponsorship for this role.
- The position follows a rolling schedule.
About Relari
Relari is a robotics research company based in San Francisco. Founded in 2024, the team focuses on developing methods for robots to learn dexterous manipulation from humans. The company uses human muscle signals, vision, motion, and force to transfer physical intent to robotic systems. It is a small organization with two employees.
How to get in at Relari
Applying early to Relari gives you a distinct advantage because recruiters review applications before the pile grows. Intern Insider sends an instant alert the moment a role matching your target is published, so you can submit your materials among the first candidates. Getting your application in early ensures your profile is seen while the hiring team is still building their initial shortlist. You can also improve your response rates by reaching out to the recruiters behind the company roles directly. Intern Insider surfaces the specific people managing these positions, allowing you to ask relevant questions or request a referral. This direct approach often works better than waiting for a response from a general queue.
