Software Engineer Intern - Robotics Perception
Rapyuta Robotics, Japan

We are developing the world’s first enterprise-level Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) for robots, creating a rare opportunity for an experienced, product-focused engineering professional. Our PaaS aims to offer innovative features to handle every part of the product life cycle required to aid and deliver robust, scalable, and state-of-the-art robotics solutions to the end user. You will own key components of perception services for our robots.

Your responsibilities:

• Develop and test robust 2D and 3D perception capabilities in semi-structured, dynamic environments in indoor and outdoor settings
• Maintain continuous feedback loop with team members and team lead
• Participate and learn from software design reviews and architecture reviews
• Learn to develop and deploy state-of-the-art perception based solutions
• Gain an in-depth understanding and knowledge repository for those perception solutions

Requirements

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience with an outstanding track record
• Experience in computer vision (2D and 3D), machine learning (SVM, Random Forest, CNN, etc.)
• Exposure to libraries like OpenCV, PCL, Tensorflow, PyTorch, Fast.AI, CUDA
• Good C++ and Python programming skills
• Computer Science fundamentals in algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis
• Strong communication skills, ability to work well as part of a fast-paced team
• Enthusiasm to learn and develop best practices and skills in robotics and perception

• Comprehensive knowledge in one or more of the following topics such as Machine Learning, Image Processing, Point Cloud Processing, etc.
• Exposure to cross-compilation, Docker, Git, TDD, and CI/CD practices
• Experience in designing and implementing perception solutions that have been or will soon be deployed
• Participant in robotic competitions, e.g. RoboCup, DARPA Grand Challenge, and/or contributions to open source projects

Benefits

• Working with exceptionally talented and diverse team
• Bleeding edge technology
• Visa and relocation support

Job Rewards and Benefits