Robotics Interns

centific; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lab access

On-site work

Job summary

Centific seeks a hands-on robotics engineer in our Redmond lab to design data-collection hardware and build pipelines turning raw sensor streams into training-ready datasets. You’ll prototype rigs, integrate cameras and sensors, and help evaluate models on robot arms and humanoid platforms.

The role emphasizes Python, ROS/ROS2, CAD, and 3D printing, with on-site work in Palo Alto or Redmond. Advanced degrees preferred, work with cutting-edge GenAI robotics tech.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python

Linux

Version control

Sensor integration

Education

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

Tools

ROS/ROS2

CAD (OpenSCAD/Onshape/SolidWorks)

3D printing

Job description

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 4,000 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, pre-trained datasets; fine-tuned, industry-specific LLMs; and RAG pipelines supported by vector databases. Our zero-distance innovation 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

Centific 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 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.