Apptronik · 3 hours ago
Perception Software Intern — Humanoid Robotics
Austin, TX
Internship
Onsite
InternApptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. As a Perception Software Engineering Intern, you will work alongside senior engineers to develop perception systems for humanoid robots, focusing on object detection, tracking, and multi-sensor perception to enable robust autonomy.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Industrial AutomationMachinery ManufacturingRobotics
Responsibilities
Assist in developing and testing perception pipelines for humanoid robots, including object detection, segmentation, tracking, and pose estimation
Implement and evaluate deep learning models for real-time vision and 3D perception tasks
Support multi-sensor data processing and fusion using cameras, depth sensors, LiDAR, and IMUs
Contribute to data collection, dataset curation, labeling, and performance evaluation workflows
Help integrate perception modules with navigation, manipulation, and control systems
Profile and debug perception components to improve latency, accuracy, and robustness
Validate perception algorithms in simulation environments and on physical robots
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and follow best practices in software development and experimentation
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Coursework or project experience in computer vision, robotics, or machine learning
Experience with Python and/or C++
Familiarity with at least one deep learning framework (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX)
Basic understanding of computer vision concepts (detection, segmentation, geometry)
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative engineering environment
Preferred
Experience with OpenCV, ROS/ROS2, or robotics simulation tools
Exposure to multi-sensor perception or 3D vision
Experience training or evaluating neural networks on real or synthetic datasets
Familiarity with Git, testing, and Linux-based development
Company
Apptronik
Apptronik is a robotics company that designs and builds human-centered robotics systems.
Founded in 2016
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$762.79MKey Investors
Humanoid GlobalTerex
2025-11-25Series B· $331M
2025-10-02Corporate Round· $0.06M
2025-02-13Series A· $403M
Leadership Team
Jeffrey Cardenas
CEO
Nicholas Paine
CTO
Recent News
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