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Special Projects Intern (Fall 2026 Internship)

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Special Projects Intern (Fall 2026 Internship)

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Special Projects Intern (Fall 2026 Internship)

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Contract type:

Internship

Location:

San Jose, CA, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

16 September 2026

What they need


  • We are looking for a Special Projects Intern to develop robot behaviors and software for external events during Fall 2026. This role works directly with engineers and operations leads to bring humanoid robots to life in high-visibility, real-world settings
  • You will build and refine the behaviors robots perform on stage and on site, write the software that drives those demonstrations, and help ensure everything runs reliably under pressure
  • Develop and refine robot behaviors used in external events, demos, and deployments
  • Write and maintain software that drives robot demonstrations, including behavior sequencing and control logic
  • Test behaviors on hardware, iterate quickly, and debug issues in the lab and on site
  • Support event execution, including setup, rehearsals, and live troubleshooting
  • Collaborate across engineering and operations teams to deliver polished, reliable demonstrations- This is a hands-on role for someone who wants to see their code running on real humanoid robots in front of real audiences
  • Graduate student (Master’s or PhD) pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Minimum 10 weeks internship, 1 to 2 terms preferred
  • Ability to work hands-on with hardware and iterate quickly under tight timelines
  • Experience applying AI or machine learning, ideally in a robotics context
  • Working knowledge of robotics fundamentals, such as control, kinematics, or motion planning
  • Strong software engineering skills, with proficiency in Python
  • Prior experience developing robot behaviors or working with humanoid or legged robots
  • Comfortable working in Linux and debugging on real hardware

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