Robotics ML Intern – Manipulation & Real-World Impact

Persona AI, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Persona AI is seeking a Machine Learning Intern (Manipulation) in Houston to help build robotics ML models and infrastructure. You will work with the ML team on real-world humanoid robots, focusing on manipulation, navigation, and perception, with opportunities to contribute to the Persona ML software stack.

We value candidates with experience in robot learning, deep learning frameworks, and cloud computing, and we welcome advanced students pursuing Masters or PhDs.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience in robot learning and projects in manipulation.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks.
• Ability to write high-quality software.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
• Strong understanding of reinforcement learning for manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve machine learning models and the infrastructure.
• Monitor and evaluate model performance in real-world settings.
• Contribute to Persona ML software stack across manipulation, navigation, locomotion, and perception.

Skills

Deep learning experience

Team collaboration

First principles thinking

Robotics knowledge

Education

Master's or PhD in CS/Robotics/ML

Tools

PyTorch

JAX

TensorFlow

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Persona AI is seeking a Machine Learning Intern (Manipulation) in Houston to help build robotics ML models and infrastructure. You will work with the ML team on real-world humanoid robots, focusing on manipulation, navigation, and perception, with opportunities to contribute to the Persona ML software stack.

We value candidates with experience in robot learning, deep learning frameworks, and cloud computing, and we welcome advanced students pursuing Masters or PhDs.