Software Engineer Intern

Job Summary

Bear Robotics is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for a six-month internship in our Software Engineering department. This role is based in Redwood City, California, and offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge robotics and software systems. As a Software Engineer Intern, you will be responsible for researching, designing, building, and maintaining software and robotics systems and applications. This position is ideal for someone who is technically oriented and enjoys solving complex challenges.

Key Duties/Responsibilities

• Build and optimize localization/mapping packages and systems for our globally deployed robots.
• Work on specific projects based on your background, such as:
  • Graph-based SLAM
  • Vision-based localization
  • Improvement of mislocalization detection
  • Improvement of relocalization features
  • Implementation of simulation pipelines for localization
• Utilize your organizational skills, go-getter personality, and people-focused mentality to grow into a tech lead role.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

• Experience with coding in C, C++, and Python.
• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments.
• Experience using Git or any version control software.

Preferred Skills/Abilities/Qualifications

• Expertise in probability theory and sensor fusion such as EKF, particle filter, etc.
• Experience with using ROS or any middleware.
• Familiarity with g2o, GTSAM, or any graph-based optimization.
• Familiarity with advanced SLAM techniques such as VINS, ORB-SLAM, Fast-LIO, etc.
• Familiarity with Gazebo simulator.
• Familiarity with third-party libraries such as OpenCV, PCL, Eigen, Ceres, etc.
• Publication experience (such as ICRA, IROS, etc.) is a plus.
• Ability to work on projects related to robotics, distributed and parallel systems, machine learning, and/or networking is preferred.
• Ability to showcase tech projects and participate in computer science-related extracurricular activities is preferred.

Education/Experience

• In pursuit of an advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Compensation

• The pay range for this position is $36 - $44 per hour.

Bear Robotics, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, or other characteristics protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.