About the role#
Verne Robotics is seeking an Engineering Intern to work at the intersection of software, hardware, and robotics. You will join our team in the Bay Area to prototype new capabilities, improve system reliability, and contribute to core engineering projects that ship to customers. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with our fleet of robot arms and sensors, with the potential to convert to a full-time position.
What you'll do#
- Design and implement manipulation algorithms on real and simulated robot platforms.
- Run experiments on physical robot arms and improve our tele-operation and control systems.
- Work with the founding team on projects involving perception, control, and systems integration.
- Develop infrastructure for testing, visualization, and the reproducibility of experiments.
- Perform hardware tasks such as assembling robots, swapping sensors, and maintaining the fleet.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a BS, MS, or PhD program in Robotics, Computer Science, AI, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience with robotic systems like Franka, UR, or Kinova, or simulators such as PyBullet or Mujoco.
- Familiarity with modern policy learning techniques, including imitation learning, reinforcement learning, or diffusion policies.
- Proficiency in Python and experience with PyTorch.
- Ability to work independently and communicate effectively within a small team.
Location & details#
- Location: San Francisco, California (On-site).
- Employment: Full-time, 12-week duration.
- Compensation: $1.6K to $2.5K per week.
- Benefits: Free meal vouchers, hardware access, and mentorship from the founding team.
About Verne Robotics
Verne Robotics is a robotics engineering firm based in San Francisco. Founded in 2025, the company focuses on robot autonomy. It operates as a privately held organization with 10 employees. The team works from a single office location in California.
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