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Software Engineering Internship at ANYbotics · Zurich
Skills
Job Description
ANYbotics is a fast-growing tech company dedicated to shaping the future of mobile robotics across multiple industries. Join our highly talented and motivated team of more than 200 people and work on cutting-edge robot technology.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a 6-months intern to join our development A-team as of September 2026. In this internship, you will support the migration of our robotics software stack from ROS1 to ROS2, gaining hands-on experience with modern robotics middleware and tools. This role offers you the opportunity to work closely with our engineers on real components used in the field, while learning best practices in robotics software development, integration, and testing.
The Market & Our Technology
ANYbotics transforms industrial plants in the energy, process, and utility sector by introducing robotics to a wide range of novel applications that so far were beyond reach. Our customers are large asset operators and industrial service providers pioneering the use of robotics technology for inspection and maintenance. Our mobile robot ANYmal uses legs for extreme mobility in complex environments, camera- and LIDAR-based sensing for full autonomy and obstacle avoidance, and AI for high-quality and consistent inspection results. We develop numerous customized hardware systems, including the entire robotic platform, actuators, sensors, inspection payloads, charging systems, and all related ANYbotics electrical hardware.
Your Contributions
- Assist in porting ROS1 nodes and packages to ROS2 (i.e. update message/service definitions and adapt communication interfaces)
- Support integration and testing of migrated components in simulation and on robots
- Collaborate with the engineering team in code reviews and debugging
Your Profile
- Pursuing an engineering or science degree with a focus on computer science, electrical engineering or robotics
- Strong programming skills in C++ and/or Python
- Good with ROS2 and/or ROS1
- Familiarity with CMake, Git and Docker
- Independent, structured working style with willingness to learn
Bonus Points
- Experience working with large code bases
- Experience working with robotic simulators and/or hardware
Interested? Submit your application
We will contact you if your skills and experience are a good fit for the team and the role. Please note due to the high load of applications we will only contact those that are relevant. Thank you for your understanding.
We are only able to consider applications from Schengen-Area citizens (or any student enrolled at ETH and EPFL who require compulsory internship). For residents outside of Switzerland, you will have to find your own accommodation in order to apply for the L or B work permit.
Internship Details:
Start date: any time of the year and always on the 1st of the month
Duration: 6 months
Workload: 100% (Full time, Onsite)
Who can apply:
EU applicants for internships
The internship can be voluntary
A work permit is not required but the candidate needs a residence permit
Must be enrolled in a University
Non-EU applicants for internships:
Internship must be mandatory (supported by a letter from a university)
A work permit is required
Must reside in CH
Interested? Submit your application
We will contact you if your skills and experience are a good fit for the team and the role. Please note due to the high load of applications we will only contact those that are relevant. Thank you for your understanding.
What We Offer:
Hands-on experience working on advanced locomotion software.
Mentorship from industry experts.
Opportunities to contribute to innovative projects.
A dynamic and collaborative work environment.
Potential for future full-time opportunities.
We offer you a very exciting and dynamic work environment, the opportunity to become part of a fast-growing company and an ambitious team that is on a mission to change the industrial inspection market, a chance to leverage your experience and bring in your own ideas, a fair market salary, an attractive employee stock ownership plan, and a job in the city of Zurich.
Agency Policy: We are not currently partnering with external search firms or recruitment agencies. Any profiles or resumes submitted to ANYbotics employees without a prior written agreement will be considered public disclosure and the property of ANYbotics, involving no liability or fee for subsequent hiring.