Robotics QA Intern

Ambi Robotics; Berkeley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym access

Free parking on site

Free lunches 3x per week

Job summary

Ambi Robotics is seeking a Robotics QA Intern to help ensure high quality of Ambi products. You will test robots, analyze results to validate core product functionality for warehouse operations, and assist with test design and documentation.

You will collaborate with the Software team and the CTO. This is a part-time, on-site internship requiring 10–25 hours per week, with potential physical workload. Compensation: $20–$25 per hour.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, written and verbal, with strong documentation skills.
• High attention to detail and accountability in a fast-paced environment.
• Bonus: experience with Linux, Docker, and GitHub; familiarity with diagnostics for mechanical, electrical, or pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Test robots and analyze results to validate core product functionality for warehouse operations.
• Help design new tests and create documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Software team and CTO to improve QA coverage.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Accountability

Bias toward action

Team collaboration

Tools

Python

C++

Rust

Linux

Docker

GitHub

Job description

We are a well-funded startup on a mission to make e-commerce logistics more efficient and human-friendly with AI-powered robotics.

Founded by leading robot AI engineers, we are growing our world-class team to deploy robots at scale. Join us in helping people handle more throughout the supply chain!

We're looking for a Robotics QA Intern to help us ensure high quality of Ambi products starting end-August 2026 through December 2026. In this role, you will test robots and analyze the results to validate core product functionality to improve warehouse operations. When applicable, you will also help us design new tests and create documentation. You will work closely with the Software team and the CTO.

You are a good fit if you have:

• Excitement about making a real-world impact for people in the warehouse, putting product function first
• A bias toward action: you work with urgency and actively seek ways to help
• High accountability
• Attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both in terms of written documentation and note taking
• (BONUS) Programming experience in Python, C++, and/or Rust
• (BONUS) Experience with Linux, Docker, and Github
• (BONUS) Familiarity with diagnostics for mechanical, electrical, and/or pneumatic systems

We offer benefits such as:

• Access to a full gym at HQ
• Free parking on site at HQ
• Free lunches 3x per week

PLEASE NOTE:

• This is not a full time role. Working hours will vary from 10 hours a week to 25 hours a week.
• The role will, at times, require significant physical effort such as moving 50 lb boxes.
• All applications must be submitted online for equitable review. We do not accept or review submissions sent via email, including to individual team members or engineers. This policy ensures a fair and streamlined process for everyone.

FOR RECRUITERS:

• This position is direct-hire only; unsolicited resumes from recruiters will not be considered and may result in a fee waiver.

$20 - $25 an hour

Position title and compensation will be matched to applicant's experience.

Ambi Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage and embrace applicants of all backgrounds to apply!

Disclaimers

Ambi Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.