Robotics Software Engineer - Intern

Bonsai Robotics

Posted 3 months ago

Internship

San Jose, California

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Responsibilities

You will contribute to short-term projects involving the development of high-performance robotic vehicle applications and sensor data analysis. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate software components for robotic platforms.

Qualifications

Bonsai Robotics is seeking a Robotics Software Intern with a background in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field. The role requires proficiency in C++ or Python and experience with robotics or autonomous systems, as well as solid problem-solving and communication skills. Familiarity with ROS2 is a plus.

Job Description

Job Overview

Bonsai Robotics is looking for a Robotics Software Intern to join our team working on cutting-edge autonomous systems in agriculture. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically curious, and excited to help deploy real-world robotics solutions in challenging environments.

What You'll Work On

You’ll contribute to short-term (3–6 month) projects suited to your experience level. Possible areas include:

  • Developing a complete, high-performance robotic vehicle application
  • Building tools for sensor data collection and analysis
  • Creating on- and off-board software components for robotic platforms
  • Collaborating across Robotics, Vision, and Cloud teams to integrate systems with clean, consistent interfaces

Key Qualifications

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
  • Experience with robotics or autonomous systems (via internships, clubs, personal projects, etc.)
  • Proficient in C++ or Python
  • Solid problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset
  • Familiarity with ROS2 is a plus

Bonus points for experience with

  • Data collection for AV systems
  • Working with different sensor modalities (Camera, GPS, Lidar etc.)

Bonsai Robotics is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Bonsai Robotics

Bonsai Robotics develops affordable, vision-based autonomy that makes off-road equipment smarter, safer, and more productive. Bonsai Intelligence is a connected platform that enables autonomous operations of mixed fleets anytime, anywhere. From OEM integrations to our Amiga product line, Bonsai brings reliable automation to the world’s most demanding field operations using advanced perception and embodied AI—reducing costs and increasing operational efficiencies.
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