Intern, Application Engineering (AI2509) San Jose, California
San Jose, CA, USA
USD 44-46 / hour
Posted on Jun 24, 2026
Description
Job Title: Intern, Application Engineering
Job Location: San Jose, CA (Onsite or Hybrid or Remote, depending on the candidate's location)
Job ID: AI2509
Internship Term: preferably starting in June 2026 through September 2026.
Internship Stipend: The hourly pay rate range for this position is $44 - $46
SiMa.ai™ is scaling Physical AI in Robotics, Automotive, Industrial, Aerospace and Defense, and Medical markets. We have created the industry's best purpose-built, software centric Physical AI HW/SW platform that leads the industry in Ease of use, performance, and power efficiency. SiMa.ai is led by technologists and business veterans backed by a set of top investors committed to helping customers bring ML on their platforms. SiMa.ai was founded in 2018, has raised $355M and is backed by Fidelity Management & Research Company, Maverick Capital, Point72, MSD Partners, VentureTech Alliance.
We are looking for highly motivated graduate students or recent graduates who are passionate about AI, robotics, autonomous systems, and customer-facing engineering. This internship is designed as a pathway to a full-time Application Engineer/Solutions Engineer role upon successful completion.
Role Summary
As an Application Engineering Intern, you will work directly with customers developing robotic platforms, autonomous drones, and AI-powered edge applications on the SiMa Modalix platform. You will help bridge the gap between advanced AI technology and real-world deployment by assisting customers in integrating, optimizing, and scaling their solutions. This role combines software engineering, AI systems, robotics, and customer engagement, making it ideal for candidates who enjoy both technical problem-solving and working closely with users.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with customers developing robotics, drone, and autonomous system applications.
- Build and demonstrate reference solutions on the SiMa Modalix platform.
- Assist customers with integrating AI models, agents, perception pipelines, and robotics frameworks.
- Develop prototypes, sample applications, and technical demonstrations.
- Troubleshoot deployment, performance, and integration challenges.
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Field teams to provide customer feedback and help shape product direction.
- Create technical documentation, tutorials, and onboarding materials.
- Support proof-of-concept (POC) activities and customer evaluations.
- Explore and implement AI agent workflows for real-world robotics and automation use cases.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or a recent graduate (within the last two years).
- Strong programming skills in Python and C++.
- Experience developing software for robotics, autonomous systems, or AI applications.
- Familiarity with AI/ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, ONNX, or similar.
- Understanding of AI agents, agentic workflows, LLM-based systems, or autonomous decision-making frameworks.
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Personal Attributes
- Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn.
- Strong team player who collaborates effectively across functions.
- Curious, creative, and passionate about solving complex problems.
- Self-driven, execution-focused, and highly accountable.
- Results-oriented with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Equal Employment Opportunity
SiMa.ai 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 characteristic under applicable law.
