Robotics Interns

Centific Global Solutions, Inc.; Redmond (WA); Vor Ort; USD 51.000 - 73.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Centific Global Solutions, Inc. in Redmond, WA is seeking a robotics data collection engineer to design, prototype, and validate data collection rigs for training-ready datasets.

You will build multi-camera data pipelines, integrate RGB-D components, and support model evaluation sessions on robot arms and humanoid platforms. CAD, 3D printing, and hands-on hardware experience are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Master's or PhD in Robotics, ECE, ME, CS or related field.
• Proficient in Python; comfortable with Linux and version control.
• Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2, sensor integration, CAD, or 3D printing.
• Able to work on-site in Palo Alto or Redmond Lab.

Aufgaben

• Design and prototype data collection hardware: camera rigs, sensor mounts, teleoperation interfaces, end-effector and wrist-cam assemblies.
• Build recording and data-handling scripts (multi-camera capture, synchronization, sensor fusion) targeting HDF5 and LeRobot dataset formats.
• Integrate and evaluate off-the-shelf components: RGB-D cameras arrays, dexterous hands, teleoperation gloves, VR headsets.
• Support real-world data collection and model evaluation sessions on robot arms and humanoid platforms.
• 3D-print, assemble, wire, and bench-test prototypes alongside our lab technician.
• Document hardware specs, BOMs, and reproducible setup procedures.

Kenntnisse

Python

Linux

Version control

Ausbildung

Master's or PhD in Robotics, ECE, ME, or CS

Tools

ROS/ROS2

CAD (OpenSCAD/Onshape/SolidWorks)

3D printing

Jobbeschreibung

About Centific

Centific is a frontier AI data foundry that curates diverse, high-quality data, using our purpose-built technology platforms to empower the Magnificent Seven and our enterprise clients with safe, scalable AI deployment. Our team includes more than 150 PhDs and data scientists, along with more than 4000 AI practitioners and engineers. We harness the power of an integrated solution ecosystem-comprising industry-leading partnerships and 1.8 million vertical domain experts in more than 230 markets to create contextual, multilingual, pretrained datasets; fine-tuned, industry-specific LLMs; and RAG pipelines supported by vector databases. Our zero-distance innovationTM solutions for GenAI can reduce GenAI costs by up to 80% and bring solutions to market 50% faster. Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI creators and industry leaders by bringing best practices in GenAI to unicorn innovators and enterprise customers. We aim to help these organizations unlock significant business value by deploying GenAI at scale, helping to ensure they stay at the forefront of technological advancement and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.

About Job

Physical AI Center of Excellence (PACE) build the hardware and software that powers robotics data collection - teleoperation, annotation, and model evaluation. You'll work hands-on in our Redmond lab to design, prototype, and validate data collection rigs and the pipelines that turn raw sensor streams into training-ready datasets.

What you’ll do

• Design and prototype data collection hardware: camera rigs, sensor mounts, teleoperation interfaces, end-effector and wrist-cam assemblies.
• Build recording and data-handling scripts (multi-camera capture, synchronization, sensor fusion) targeting HDF5 and LeRobot dataset formats.
• Integrate and evaluate off-the-shelf components: RGB-D cameras arrays, dexterous hands, teleoperation gloves, VR headsets.
• Support real-world data collection and model evaluation sessions on robot arms and humanoid platforms.
• 3D-print, assemble, wire, and bench-test prototypes alongside our lab technician.
• Document hardware specs, BOMs, and reproducible setup procedures.

Required qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or completed a Master's (or PhD) in Robotics, ECE, ME, CS, or a related field.
• Proficient in Python; comfortable with Linux and version control.
• Hands-on experience with at least one of: ROS/ROS2, sensor integration, CAD (OpenSCAD/Onshape/SolidWorks), or 3D printing.
• Able to work on-site in Palo Alto or Redmond Lab.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with imitation learning / robot learning data pipelines (LeRobot, RLDS, HDF5).
• Familiarity with depth cameras, SLAM, or multi-camera calibration.
• Teleoperation, motion capture, or VR/AR input experience.
• Soldering, electronics prototyping, mechanical fabrication.

Hourly Rate: $45

Centific is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

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