Efference · 18 hours ago
Robotic Learning Intern
San Francisco, CA
Internship
Onsite
InternEfference is a company that builds robust, high-performance robotic perceptual systems. As a Robotics Intern, you will work on real-world problems in robotics and perception, contributing to projects while receiving mentorship from experienced engineers.
Computer VisionInformation TechnologyMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Contribute directly to robotics, perception, or systems level projects with real world constraints
Take ownership of a defined long term internship project with guidance from a technical mentor. This will be talked through and drawn up ahead of the start date
Execute short term tasks such as testing, prototyping, data analysis, debugging, or documentation
Present progress and learnings through weekly demos and a longer presentation at the end of the internship
Collaborate closely with engineers and adapt quickly as priorities evolve
Learn how production grade robotics systems are built, evaluated, and improved
Qualification
Required
Currently a junior or senior undergraduate student, or a master's student, pursuing a degree in one of the following (or a closely related field): Robotics Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Applied Mathematics or similar technical discipline
Strong performance in relevant coursework, including: Robotics or Autonomous Systems, Computer Vision, Control Systems
Proficiency in Python and C/C++
Demonstrated ability to work through complex technical problems
Comfort operating in environments with limited structure and evolving requirements
Ability to take initiative while incorporating feedback
Preferred
Hands on experience with robotics platforms or sensors
Familiarity with: ROS2 or similar robotics frameworks, Computer vision libraries (e.g., OpenCV), 3D geometry, perception, or sensor fusion
Experience from labs, research projects, internships, or personal projects
Interest in AI, perception, or autonomous systems
Benefits
Mentorship from experienced engineers
Exposure to how a robotics startup operates
Opportunity to be considered for a future full time role based on performance and company needs
Company
Efference
Efference provides 3D vision systems that use AI and imaging technology to enable robotic perception and navigation.
Founded in 2025
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
Y Combinator
2025-11-06Pre Seed· $0.5M
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