Software Engineer Intern, Discrete-Event Simulation

Intrinsic is Alphabet’s bet aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI, perception and simulation will redefine what’s possible for industrial robotics in the near future – with software and data at the core. 

Our mission is to make industrial robotics intelligent, accessible, and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a dynamic team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.

Role

Are you passionate about democratizing robotics and making the deployment of complex automated systems accessible for all? We are seeking highly motivated and talented interns to join our dynamic team and contribute to the advancement of robotics and industrial automation in an exciting internship opportunity.

How your work moves the mission forward

• Contribute towards the development of robotics software (including our platform Flowstate and Open-RMF Site Editor).


• Collaborate with a team of experienced professionals in modern software development practices.


• Develop software for creating, editing, and testing digital twins of large-scale automated facilities using the Bevy video game engine.


• Create intuitive tools for analyzing mobile robot traffic and improving traffic flow.


• Emulate, visualize, and validate rollouts of entire days of factory operations in the span of seconds.

Skills you will need to be successful

• Bachelor’s student in Computer Science or related field required (Master's students preferred).


• Knowledge and proficiency in modern software development languages, like C++ and Rust.


• Experience or interest in 3D application programming or video game development.


• Basic knowledge of simulation, especially discrete-event simulation.


• Ability to develop tools and intuitive interfaces for diverse robot functionalities.


• Basic familiarity with various kinds of robots, especially mobile robots and industrial workcells.


• Enthusiasm for developing tools to make robotics more accessible.


• Effective coordination skills for complicated software development efforts across teams.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

At Intrinsic, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment at Intrinsic is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Intrinsic does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Intrinsic’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at: [email protected].