Edge AI & Computer Vision Intern

Distalmotion; Épalinges; On-site; CHF 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured onboarding

Autonomy

Flexible schedule

Dynamic environment

Job summary

Distalmotion SA in Switzerland is offering an internship to lead hands-on prototyping of an edge AI processing unit. You will set up hardware, establish a low-latency video pipeline, and explore how CV/ML models can render real-time visual cues for robotic systems.

The role emphasizes practical hardware bring-up, lab prototyping, and embedded development with English communication. An onboarding program and autonomy are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s degree or final year of a Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Robotics, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in Python or C++.

Responsibilities

• Hardware bring-up: set up and benchmark a new edge AI platform with drivers and video capture interfaces.
• Low-latency video pipeline: prototype streaming architectures for real-time processing and responsive displays.
• Telemetry & overlays: ingest robotic telemetry and render dynamic visual cues on the live feed.
• Computer vision & AI prototyping: benchmark lightweight CV algorithms and edge ML models.
• System profiling & documentation: measure delays and resource usage; document architecture for future development.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Shell scripting

Git

OpenCV

PyTorch

ONNX Runtime

English

Education

Master's degree or final year Bachelor's in Computer Science / Robotics / Embedded Systems / Electrical Engineering

Tools

NVIDIA Holoscan

GStreamer

Job description

We are investigating real-time edge computing architectures to enhance visual feedback in next-generation medical robotics. Our systems combine high-bandwidth video streams with real-time robotic telemetry to support precision tasks.

In this internship, you will lead the hands-on prototyping of an edge AI processing unit using a state-of-the-art Edge AI development platform. You will be responsible for bringing up the hardware from scratch, establishing a low-latency video pass-through pipeline, and evaluating how computer vision and machine learning models can extract insights and render helpful visual cues in real time.

Tasks

• Hardware Bring-Up: Set up, configure, and benchmark a new edge AI development platform (operating system, drivers, hardware acceleration libraries, and high-speed video capture interfaces).
• Low-Latency Video Pipeline: Explore and prototype low-latency video streaming architectures using real-time processing frameworks to capture high-resolution camera feeds and drive responsive external displays.
• Telemetry & Visual Overlays: Ingest robotic telemetry alongside the video feed to render dynamic graphical annotations and spatial guidance cues directly onto the live stream.
• Computer Vision & AI Prototyping: Benchmark lightweight computer vision algorithms and modern neural network architectures (e.g., for object tracking, state awareness, or semantic scene understanding) on edge hardware.
• System Profiling & Documentation: Measure end-to-end processing delays, evaluate hardware resource utilization, and document the architecture to guide future product development.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a Master’s degree or final year of a Bachelor’s program in Computer Science, Robotics, Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Practical programming experience in Python or C++.
• Working knowledge of Linux environments, shell scripting, and version control (Git).
• Foundational understanding of computer vision or machine learning using standard libraries (such as OpenCV, PyTorch, or ONNX Runtime).
• An exploratory, hands-on mindset with an interest in hardware bring-up, lab prototyping, and embedded development.
• Open-minded, self-driven & creative problem solving
• Fluency in English is a must

Beneficial Experience

• Familiarity with real-time streaming SDKs (e.g., NVIDIA Holoscan, DeepStream, or GStreamer) or GPU acceleration tools (CUDA, TensorRT).
• Basic understanding of sensor fusion or 2D/3D coordinate transformations.

Benefits

• A dynamic, innovative environment with cutting-edge medical technology that is shaping the future of robotic surgery.
• Fast-growing Company where innovation meets agility.
• Structured onboarding program and training, ensuring a confident start.
• High degree of autonomy and flexibility.