Rugged Robotics · 11 hours ago
Robotic Software Intern/Co-op (Summer 2026)
Houston, TX
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerRugged Robotics is on a mission to empower the construction industry to build better by innovating new approaches to tough problems using automation. As a Robotics Software Intern, you'll tackle real-world challenges, enhance product performance, and help design groundbreaking solutions for the next generation of robotic systems.
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Responsibilities
Iteratively prototype and test software directly on hardware platforms in our labs and on our customer's jobsites
Write the code that improves the speed, precision, and reliability of our current robotic platform by investigating, modifying and refining existing system kinematics, algorithms, and software features
Quickly generate prototypes and proof-of-concept algorithms while collaborating with team-members in the field to troubleshoot, diagnose, determine the root-cause, and implement solutions to issues discovered on deployment
Make informed & objective engineering decisions by creating simulations, methodically running experiments, and conducting analyses with a range of techniques
Qualification
Required
Experienced working with software and electromechanical systems from a prior internship, extra-curricular project, or lab research
Knowledgeable with relevant areas of robotics & control such as kinematics, sensor fusion, path planning, perception, calibration algorithms, and firmware development
Comfortable with development on hardware systems including ROS, Python, C++ and familiar with common coding practices including revision control and CI/CM
Hands-on with deploying code on physical hardware and root causing bugs related to mechanical, electrical, and software issues
Enthusiastic about learning new techniques & technologies and are comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
Company
Rugged Robotics
Rugged Robotics is a construction technology company that develops robotic intelligent automation for construction industry.
Founded in 2018
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$11.9M2022-03-23Series A· $9.4M
2019-09-10Seed· $2.5M
2018-10-01Pre Seed
Leadership Team
Derrick Morse
Founder and CEO
Logan Farrell
Co-Founder & CTO
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