Humanoid Robotics Software Internship

Persona AI Inc•Houston, TX

23h

About The Position

Persona AI is seeking a Humanoid Robotics Software Intern to contribute to software systems for humanoid robots used in demanding heavy-industry environments. The intern will work on robotics software areas such as perception, locomotion, manipulation, and machine learning. Depending on team needs, projects may include walking and balance control, computer vision and sensor fusion, robotic arm and hand control, learning algorithms and training pipelines, autonomy, or platform infrastructure and runtime systems. The internship offers hands-on experience building humanoid robotics alongside industry experts. Interns are paired one-to-one with a senior engineer mentor and participate in intern group lunches, company-wide learning lunches, and team activities. Full-time term opportunities are available in Spring 2027 (January–May), Summer 2027 (May–August), and Fall 2027 (August–December). The role is located in Houston, Texas, or Pensacola, Florida.

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Genuine curiosity and passion for robotics, AI, or autonomous systems.
Eagerness to learn and tackle complex technical challenges.
Programming experience in Python and/or C++ through coursework, research, or projects.
Willingness to learn new technologies and frameworks.
Strong problem-solving mindset and persistence when debugging code.

Nice To Haves

Coursework, personal projects, or hackathons involving programming or software development.
Basic exposure to robotics concepts, machine learning, or computer vision through classes or personal interest.
Familiarity with version control systems such as Git or software development practices.
Previous internship, co-op, or project experience in a technical field.
Participation in coding clubs, programming competitions, or open-source projects.

Responsibilities

Develop algorithms for humanoid walking, balance, and bipedal movement control systems.
Work on computer vision, sensor fusion, and environmental understanding capabilities.
Contribute to robotic arm and hand control systems for grasping and dexterous manipulation.
Implement learning algorithms, training pipelines, and model optimization for robotic applications.
Develop navigation, planning, and decision-making algorithms for real-world operation.
Build core infrastructure, tooling, and runtime systems for the robot software stack.