Robotics Software Engineering Intern at Agility… · Onsite-…

Summary: Agility Robotics is a pioneer in robotics, known for its innovative robot, Digit. The Robotics Software Engineering Intern will focus on developing robust robot behaviors and will work closely with full-time engineers on hands-on robotics problems at the intersection of behavior planning, software integration, and robot execution. Responsibilities: - Help develop and maintain robot behaviors used in real-world workflows - Prototype and evaluate new behavior planning strategies or execution logic - Apply ideas from your academic research or prior projects to explore improvements in behavior design, robustness, or performance - Collaborate closely with full-time engineers to translate experimental ideas into production-quality robotics software - Contribute to software interfaces and abstractions that make robotics behaviors more modular and reusable - Analyze logs and failures to diagnose behavior and system issues - Run experiments in simulation and on hardware to evaluate behavior performance Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on robotics - Comfortable programming in Python (experience with C++ is a plus) - Excited about building real robot behaviors, not just running simulations - Interested in behavior planning, robotics software architecture, and systems integration - Familiar with robotics concepts such as manipulation, motion planning, computer vision, navigation, kinematics, and control - Curious, hands-on, and motivated to understand why robots fail in the real world Preferred Qualifications: - Exposure to robotics middleware such as ROS - Exposure to motion planning frameworks such as MoveIt - Experience with simulation tools used in robotics development (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, PyBullet) - Experience designing and building ROS drivers or interfaces for robot hardware - Experience testing or debugging autonomous systems on real robots - Familiarity with behavior trees, state machines, task planning, or related execution frameworks - Prior internship, research, or project experience involving physical robotic systems Required Skills: Robotics, Python, Behavior planning Important Skills: C++, Robotics software architecture, Systems integration, ROS, Motion planning, Simulation tools Nice-to-Have Skills: Computer vision, Navigation, Kinematics, Control, Debugging, Curiosity Benefits: 401(k) Plan: Includes a 6% company match., Equity: Company stock options., Insurance Coverage: 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees., Benefit Start Date: Eligible for benefits on your first day of employment., Well-Being Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)., Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 10 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually., On-Site Perks: Catered lunches four times a week and a variety of healthy snacks and refreshments at our Salem and Pittsburgh locations., Parental Leave: Generous paid parental leave programs., Work Environment: A culture that supports flexible work arrangements., Growth Opportunities: Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs., Relocation Assistance: Provided for eligible roles., Annual Discretionary Bonus: Provided for eligible roles.