Description
NVIDIA's Seattle Robotics Lab is seeking PhD-candidate interns to contribute to research efforts in robotics and AI. The lab focuses on developing technology that can enable any company to become a robotics company.
The intern will work on projects such as developing algorithms, foundation models, and methods for robotic manipulation and/or loco-manipulation, integrating these methods into real-world robotic manipulation systems, contributing to multi-person research projects, engaging with the academic community through publications and conferences, and developing AI agents.
The ideal candidate will be enrolled in a PhD program in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, have knowledge of robotics and AI theory and practice, and a demonstrated track record of research and publication.
Responsibilities:
- Developing algorithms, foundation models, and methods for robotic manipulation and/or loco-manipulation
- Integrating methods into real-world robotic manipulation systems
- Contributing to multi-person research projects
- Engaging with the academic community through publications and conferences
- Developing AI agents
Requirements:
- Enrolled in a PhD program in Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
- Knowledge of robotics and AI theory and practice
- Demonstrated track record of research and publication
- Exceptional communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
- Exceptional programming skills in Python; familiarity with C++, CUDA, and Warp is a plus
- Fluency in modern deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX
- Experience in AI coding and research agents
- Experience with robotics frameworks such as ROS2 and physics simulation frameworks
The internship offers a competitive hourly rate of $38-$94, depending on position, location, year in school, degree, and experience. Benefits are also provided.
Applications will be accepted until September 25, 2026.