As an intern at PickNik Robotics you’ll be helping improve tutorials, make more exciting simulated worlds in MuJoCo, perform QA on new software releases, report issues/bugs, and possibly maintain in-house robotic hardware demos. You will be an in-house user of our software, helping us improve the developer experience and fixing issues you find along the way. You will leverage AI coding tools, as well as review C++, and Python. At the end of your internship you will have made a substantial contribution to our commercial-ready MoveIt Pro software product!

Am I a good fit?

• You love robotics and have a passion for creating the next generation of robot software.

• You are excited to be part of a small team of robotics experts.

• You should work efficiently, be ready to learn, and have great attention to detail.

• You have a desire to solve big problems.

• You have the ability to collaborate with teams around the world.

• You need to be in the Greater Denver area (or spend significant time there) to foster a great team learning environment.

Requirements

• Completed your 3rd year of undergrad, or later. Ideally working on a Masters or PhD degree(s) in Computer Science, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Eagerness to work on learning materials - documentation, tutorials, and example simulations.

• Knowledge of command line, Linux, git, Claude Code

• Familiarity with C++ and Python.

Some preferred skills/experience:

• Experience with ROS, MoveIt, and/or MuJoCo are advantageous

• General experience with motion planning, inverse kinematics, control systems, and/or simulation

• Demonstrated ability, either through previous projects, advanced education/research, and/or knowledge of the robotics field

Minimum Salary

• The minimum salary for this position is $4,000/month