2026 Internship Robotics Teleoperator
About The Position
The Samsung SDS AI Team is developing next-generation enterprise AI, Physical AI, and intelligent automation technologies for global-scale operations. Our work spans robotics, generative AI, computer vision, multimodal learning, and autonomous systems, creating practical AI solutions for manufacturing, logistics, cloud infrastructure, and smart enterprise environments. We combine advanced AI innovation with production-scale engineering and real-world deployment. Interns will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics platforms, AI-driven systems, immersive VR technologies, and large-scale data operations, collaborating with experienced engineers and researchers on Physical AI and enterprise automation challenges. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge robotics platforms, immersive VR systems, and real-world AI data collection environments. As a Robotics Teleoperations Intern, you will help robots learn how to interact with the physical world by performing real-world tasks through advanced teleoperation systems. You’ll collaborate with robotics engineers, AI researchers, and data teams contributing directly to the development of Vision Language Models (VLMs), robotic autonomy, and embodied AI technologies. This is an ideal opportunity for students passionate about robotics, gaming, VR, AI, human-computer interaction, or emerging technologies.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in accredited college program.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
- 7 weeks commitment for 20 hours per week with availability to start August 17th, 2026
- Must be able to commute to the office to work 5 days per week onsite in Mountain View, CA
- Physical & Spatial Aptitude: Exceptional hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and advanced spatial awareness.
- Gaming/Tech Comfort: Strong proficiency with VR systems, game controllers (e.g., PS5, Xbox).
- Ability to remain focused while performing repetitive physical tasks with high accuracy and consistency.
- Comfortable standing for extended periods and working onsite in a robotics lab or warehouse environment.
- Strong attention to detail and observational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Basic Python, shell scripting, or familiarity with Git/Linux
- Familiarity with robotics, teleoperation systems, or autonomous technologies.
- Basic knowledge of Python, Linux, shell scripting, or Git.
- Previous experience in gaming, esports, robotics clubs, makerspaces, or technical lab environments.
Responsibilities
- Operate humanoid robots, robotic arms, or mobile robotic systems using VR headsets, game controllers, and specialized teleoperation rigs.
- Perform repetitive real-world manipulation tasks such as stacking, sorting, assembling, organizing, and object handling to help train robotic AI systems.
- Capture and document robot behaviors, edge cases, failures, and unusual interactions to improve system learning and reliability.
- Perform data filtering based on specified criteria of data quality.
Benefits
- Paid internship program
- Robust learning and training curriculum
- Mentorship from employees in your selected field
- Access to senior leaders
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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