About the job
Intrinsic Robotics is a pioneering initiative by Alphabet, dedicated to transforming the scope of industrial robotics. Our team is convinced that breakthroughs in AI, perception, and simulation will significantly reshape the landscape of industrial robotics, positioning software and data at the forefront of this evolution.
Our mission is to render industrial robotics intelligent, accessible, and user-friendly for countless businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a vibrant collective of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists, all fervently focused on unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial automation.
Role
If you are enthusiastic about democratizing robotics and facilitating the deployment of advanced automated systems for everyone, we invite you to join our dynamic team as an intern. This is an exhilarating opportunity to contribute to the evolution of robotics and industrial automation.
How Your Contribution Propels Our Mission
- Engage in the development of robust robotics software, including our platform Flowstate and Open-RMF Site Editor.
- Collaborate with seasoned professionals adopting cutting-edge software development practices.
- Create software for crafting, editing, and testing digital twins of extensive automated facilities utilizing the Bevy game engine.
- Develop user-friendly tools for analyzing mobile robot traffic and optimizing traffic flow.
- Simulate, visualize, and validate the execution of full factory operations in mere seconds.
Required Skills for Success
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master's students preferred).
- Proficient in modern software development languages, such as C++ and Rust.
- Experience or keen interest in 3D application programming or video game development.
- Foundational knowledge of simulation, particularly discrete-event simulation.
- Capable of developing tools and intuitive interfaces for diverse robotic functionalities.
- Basic familiarity with various types of robots, especially mobile robots and industrial workcells.
- A passion for creating tools that enhance accessibility in robotics.
- Excellent coordination skills to navigate complex software development projects across teams.

