Teleoperation Software Engineering Internship

Persona AI Inc • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Persona AI is developing and commercializing rugged, multi-purpose humanoid robots that perform real work. Persona’s founding team has a decades-long history in humanoid robotics, bionics, and product development delivering robust hardware that has touched the stars, worked miles below the surface of the ocean, and even roamed Disney Parks. Our mission is focused squarely on shipping beautiful, reliable products at massive scale, while building a customer-focused team to achieve these aims.
At Persona AI, the Teleoperation Team is the bridge between human intuition and artificial intelligence. We aren't just building a remote control; we are building a high-fidelity, low-latency "nervous system" for our humanoid fleet.
As a Teleoperation Intern, you will work across our entire hardware and software stack, integrating firmware, backend infrastructure, retargeting, and XR interfaces. You will solve the "unreliable transport" problem, ensuring our robots move fluidly even when the network doesn't want to cooperate. If you’re obsessed with sub-millisecond latency, real-time rendering, and the future of robotics, we want you on the front lines.

Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• Coding Prowess: Strong fundamentals in Rust and Python. Familiarity with C++ is a plus.
• 3D & Networking Fluency: A solid grasp of 3D geometry (kinematics) and networking basics (TCP/UDP, bandwidth optimization).
• Systems Thinker: Experience working in Linux environments and a passion for navigating complex open-source codebases.
• The "Builder" Mindset: You’ve built things—whether it’s a game in XR, a custom drone, or a contribution to an open-source library.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Unreal Engine (Blueprints/C++) or OpenXR.
• Knowledge of custom shader writing or GPU profiling.
• Familiarity with modern build systems like Nix or Bazel.
• A history of contributing to open-source projects.

Responsibilities

• Architect Immersive Interfaces: Help develop our primary XR application used by operators to control humanoid robots.
• Optimize Data Pipelines: Build and tune low-latency streaming protocols (Rust) that function over real-world WiFi, Wired and bluetooth networks.
• Bridge the Stack: Develop software that interfaces directly with hardware SDKs for robot sensing, motion capture, and control.
• Innovate in XR: Build frontend systems for AR devices (Android/Embedded Linux) using OpenXR and frameworks like StereoKit or Unity.
• Scale and Monitor: Use Python to build test harnesses and automation scripts, ensuring our fleet remains reliable as it grows.

Benefits

• You'll shape technology that's redefining the possibilities of robotics and human interaction.
• Work alongside passionate teammates who value diversity, creativity, and continuous learning.
• Enjoy full access to advanced prototyping tools, labs, and the freedom to experiment and innovate.
• We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work environment, and equity opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern