Robotics Software Intern (AI2490) San Jose, California
SiMa.ai
San Jose, CA, USA
USD 36-46 / hour
Posted on Mar 24, 2026
Description
Job Title: Robotics Software Intern
Job Location: San Jose, CA
Job ID: AI2490
Internship Term: preferably starting in May 2026 through August 2026.
Internship Stipend: The hourly pay rate range for this position is $36 - $46
ONSITE: This role requires the Intern to work from our San Jose, California office during the duration of the Internship.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Role Summary:
SiMa.ai is seeking a Robotics Software Intern to support the development and optimization of a robotics software stack running on the SiMa.ai MLSoC platform. This role focuses on enabling Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) to efficiently process sensor data and execute perception, localization, and navigation pipelines.
The intern will work closely with the robotics and AI engineering teams on real-world robotics challenges, including data pipelines, system integration, and validation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing and optimizing robotics software components for deployment on the SiMa.ai chipset.
- Support data collection, curation, and organization for robotics datasets.
- Develop scripts and tools (primarily in Python) for automation, data processing, and testing workflows.
- Participate in system testing, validation, and performance benchmarking.
- Analyze results and help debug issues across the robotics stack.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including AI, embedded systems, and hardware.
Required Qualifications:
- Candidates are expected to have recently graduated, or nearing graduation (rising senior) with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field
- Strong programming skills in Python.
- Experience writing scripts for automation, data processing, or testing.
- Familiarity with Linux environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to robotics concepts such as perception, localization, or navigation.
- Experience with frameworks such as ROS / ROS2.
- Familiarity with computer vision or machine learning workflows.
- Experience working with sensor data or simulation tools.
What You Will Gain:
- Hands-on experience working on real-world robotics systems on an advanced AI platform.
- Exposure to end-to-end robotics stack development.
- Opportunity to contribute to production-grade systems.
- Mentorship from experienced robotics and AI engineers.
Additional Notes:
- This is a 3-month internship focused on hands-on engineering and practical problem solving.
- Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Can-do attitude. Strong team player. Curious, creative and good at solving problems.
- Execution and results-oriented. Self-driven, Thinks Big and is highly accountable. Good communication skills.
EEO Employer: SiMa is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or any other protected classification.
