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Skydio, Inc

Product Management Intern

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$58/hr

... first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond. About the Role As a Hardware ... Experience with enterprise/professional robotics or drones * Direct or indirect experience with ...

Waabi

Research Internship/Co-op

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$45 - $60/hr

... AI-first approach to enable safe self-driving at scale. - Lead or Contribute to an AI research ... robotics conferences (NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CVPR, etc.), post to our company blog, and release open ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for first robotics intern in Berkeley, CA is $20.86, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.64 and $23.56 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a First Robotics intern?

First Robotics Interns are students or recent graduates who assist in the planning, building, and programming of robots for FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) competitions. They work closely with mentors and teams to learn engineering, coding, and project management skills while contributing to the team's success. This internship provides hands-on experience in STEM fields, fosters teamwork, and encourages creative problem-solving. Interns may also help organize events or outreach programs to promote STEM education within their communities.

What do First Robotics interns do?

As a First Robotics Intern, you can expect to work on hands-on projects that may include designing, building, and testing robot components, programming control systems, and assisting with troubleshooting during competitions or demonstrations. Interns often collaborate closely with mentors, students, and engineering professionals to brainstorm solutions and contribute to team strategy. The environment is highly team-oriented and fast-paced, providing opportunities to develop both technical and soft skills. Interns may also help organize outreach activities or workshops, gaining experience in communication and project management while supporting the mission of inspiring interest in STEM fields.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a First Robotics intern?

To thrive as a First Robotics Intern, you need a solid understanding of STEM fundamentals, especially in engineering, programming, and robotics, often supported by coursework or hands-on experience in related fields. Familiarity with tools like CAD software, programming languages (such as Java or Python), and robotics kits (e.g., FIRST Robotics Competition control systems) is typically required. Strong teamwork, problem-solving skills, and effective communication help you collaborate and innovate within diverse teams. These skills and qualities are essential for successfully designing, building, and programming robots while contributing positively to team projects and competitions.
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Software Engineer Intern, BCI Applications

Neuralink

South San Francisco, CA • On-site

$35/hr

Internship

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Team Description:

The Brain Computer Interface (BCI) Applications Team is responsible for delivering a product that gives people with paralysis the ability to control computers, phones, gaming consoles, and robotic arms with their minds at the same speed and functionality level as able-bodied people can. In addition,the team is also working on restoring speech to mute individuals, this will also open the option for direct and natural silent communication with AI agents.  The team works closely with the PRIME clinical study patients which allows them fast and direct feedback about new features from users. The work in the team is multidisciplinary and team members have diverse backgrounds in software engineers, design engineering, ML engineering and neuro-engineering.

Job Description and Responsibilities:

As a Software Engineer Intern  in the BCI team, you will collaborate with our users, specifically clinical trial participants, to comprehend their requirements and engineer brain-computer interface software systems that deliver exceptional user experiences. You will take the lead in creating innovative applications, implementing new features, and resolving existing issues to enhance the overall functionality of the software. Additionally, you will be expected to:

  • Develop, test, and validate software systems
  • Work with cross-functional teams to design new BCI functionalities and novel computer user interfaces
  • Work with study participants to iterate on and further refine the software
  • Design and implement algorithms to decode brain activity
  • Design user experiences centered around brain control

Required Qualifications:

  • Strong experience with full-stack development 
  • Fluent in programming languages such as Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin or Java
  • Experience in architecting elegant, maintainable, performant and reliable user facing software applications 
  • Evidence in delivering high-impact projects to users or businesses with clear metrics and fast iteration cycle
  • Evidence of exceptional ability in engineering
  • Strong understanding of engineering first principles
  • You are resourceful, flexible, and adaptable; no task is too big or too small
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with native (desktop/ Android/ iOS) preferred 
  • Strong experience in operating system knowledge in low latency concurrency programming, memory management and networking

Pay Transparency:

Based on California law, the following details are for California individuals only.

California Hourly Rate: 
 
$35/Hr USD

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