Fall 2026 Robotics Software Intern

yondu; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440,000 - 55,104,000; Part time

Job summary

yondu in Los Angeles, CA is 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 to get them working flawlessly.

If you’re interested in autonomous navigation, motion planning, or control systems, please apply. You’ll contribute directly to our production codebase in C++ and Python, build and test software for real robots, and tackle projects that improve features.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• 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!

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Git

Education

CS/Robotics/Electrical Eng student

Tools

ROS2

Docker

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