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Yondu AI

Summer Robotics Hardware Intern (Copy) at Yondu AI (Gardena, CA)

Yondu AI· Gardena, CA· $4k–$10k·

Role details

Salary
$4k–$10k
Work type
Onsite
Employment
Internship

Job description

We’re looking for an intern to work hands-on with our robots. We deploy these robots autonomously in warehouses so there is a lot on the stack of things to get them working flawless. If you’re interested in autonomous navigation, motion planning, or control systems, please feel free to apply.

  • What you’ll do:- Contribute directly to our production codebase in C++ and Python.
  • Contribute fresh ideas and implementations.
  • Tackle projects that will directly help our team implement a new or improved feature
  • Build and test software for real robots!
  • Qualifications/Requirements- Currently pursuing a degree or recent grad in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong grasp of C++ and Python.
  • Linux experience, comfortable working in a command-line environment (you know your way around Ubuntu).
  • You have an interest in how software interacts with physical hardware (sensors, motors, or embedded boards like Raspberry Pi/Jetson).
  • Experience with Git contributions and Git best practices in a team environment
  • Nice To Haves- Experience with ROS2
  • Experience using Docker
  • Past projects in computer vision, autonomous navigation, motion planning, or other robotics-related domains
  • What makes you an ideal fit- Contribute ideas and work with autonomy when on projects
  • Tenacity and desire to tackle problems others may see as ‘too difficult’
  • Creative problem solving
  • Passion for engineering

Why work at Yondu AI

  • Team & Culture: Led by two MIT co-founders; strong research talent (MIT CSAIL Postdoc, Georgia Tech PhD, industry veterans in RL/teleoperation). Culture emphasizes continuous learning, keeping up with SOTA research, and tackling one of the hardest problems in robot learning.
  • Compensation & Benefits: 401(k) matching (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 2%); comprehensive medical/dental (100% premiums covered for employee and dependents); unlimited PTO plus dedicated sick leave.
  • Work Environment: Based in Los Angeles (Gardena) – hands-on, in-person collaboration with local customers; roles include robotics software, mechatronics, and business development.
  • Growth Opportunity: Early-stage startup with a chance to shape the product and technology from the ground up, working on real-world embodied AI deployments.

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