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Robotics Software Engineering Intern

Knightscope

Posted 2 months ago

Internship

Sunnyvale, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

You will develop and improve software for autonomous robotic platforms while supporting integration, testing, and debugging. You will also work across perception, controls, and systems teams to document software and workflows.

Qualifications

You are pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree in Robotics, EE, ME, CS, or a related field. You have experience with C++, Python, or similar programming languages and are familiar with Linux. An interest in robotics and hands-on development is essential for this role.

Must Have Skills for ATS

C++

Python

Linux

ROS

ROS2

Job Description

About Knightscope

Knightscope is a security technology company building the Nation’s First Autonomous Security Force. The Company combines autonomous machines, advanced software, and human expertise to help protect people, property, and critical infrastructure. Knightscope’s long-term mission is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world

Location: Onsite / Sunnyvale, CA HQ (This is not a remote role)

We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site. 

About the Role
Knightscope is seeking B.S./M.S. interns to support software development for autonomous robotic platforms. You will work on real robot systems, contributing to software, integration, and testing.

 
What You’ll Do

  • Develop and improve robotics software
  • Support integration, testing, and debugging
  • Work across perception, controls, and systems teams
  • Document software and workflows

What We’re Looking For

  • Pursuing a degree in Robotics, EE, ME, CS, or related
  • Experience with C++, Python, or similar
  • Familiarity with Linux
  • Interest in robotics and hands-on development

Bonus

  • Exposure to ROS/ROS2 or sensors

Knightscope

Knightscope’s [NASDAQ: KSCP] is an innovator in emergency communications, robotics and artificial intelligence (“AI”) technologies focused on public safety and helping to protect the places people live, work, study and visit. Learn more and schedule a demo at www.knightscope.com
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