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Intern, Robotics & Perception Applications

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Autodesk

Intern, Robotics & Perception Applications

San Francisco, CA

Job Requisition ID #

24WD82921

Position Overview

As a Robotics and Perception Applications Intern at the Autodesk Robotics Lab, you'll build cutting-edge applications integrating deep learning-based perception and manipulation techniques. We are a team of researchers, engineers, and industry domain experts working on projects that range from reinforcement learning, deep learning, computer vision, motion planning, simulation, human-robot cooperation and more for robotic applications in manufacturing and construction.

This internship will be on-site in our San Francisco Pier 9 office where we have state-of-the-art robots, computing and sensing capabilities in-house for conducting advanced research and building full system demonstrations, with a beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay.

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Autodesk's Robotics Lab is active in the wider research community, targeting publications at ICRA, CoRL and other top-tier conferences. We collaborate with top academic labs, combining the best of an academic environment with product-driven research.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement new capabilities related to robotic assembly and other applications
  • Evaluate and integrate deep learning-based perception, grasping, planning and other techniques to create an end-to-end system for robotic assembly and other applications
  • Collaborate with other team members and interns to build and deploy creative demonstrations on real robots

Minimum Qualifications

  • Pursuing Master's/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or related fields
  • Excellent software development skills, fluency in Python and knowledge of source code management like Git is required
  • Hands-on experience with physical robot hardware
  • Experience with integrating Deep-Learning based perception and manipulation capabilities in an end-to-end system
  • Experience with large code bases
  • Ability to debug complex software systems

About the US Intern Program

The 2025 U.S. program runs for 12 weeks (May 19 - August 8 or June 16 - September 5). All internships are paid. As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by industry leaders, and participate in tech talks and other activities designed to support your personal and professional development. Our internships align with Autodesk's Flexible Workplace approach, which is designed to meet the needs of our business while providing flexibility in support of office, remote and hybrid work preferences.

Learn More

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.

When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary Transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience, educational level, and geographic location, and can exceed this range.

For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting annualized intern base salary to be between:

  • $47,840 and $95,680 (undergraduate students)
  • $72,800 and $118,500 (Masters/MBA students)
  • $118,560 and $162,240 (PhD students)

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world. Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic. We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

Diversity & Belonging
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging and an equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

Client-provided location(s): San Francisco, CA, USA
Job ID: autodesk-24WD82921
Employment Type: Intern

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • FSA
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Some Meals Provided
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Company Outings
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
    • Paid Vacation
    • Sabbatical
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Company Equity
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Promote From Within
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Mentor Program
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Professional Coaching
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led
    • Black founded/led
    • BIPOC founded/led
    • Latinx founded/led
    • Asian founded/led
    • LGBTQ+ founded/led
    • Veteran founded/led