Robotics Software Engineering Intern

Robotic Engineering Intern
Sahay AI

About Sahay AI
Sahay AI is transforming rail infrastructure inspections by making them faster, safer, and more efficient through AI driven robotics. Our platform combines advanced robotics, sensor integration, and predictive analytics to automate maintenance of way inspections - reducing manual labor, improving safety, and increasing operational reliability across transit and freight networks.

Internship Overview
As a Robotic Engineering Intern at Sahay AI, you will contribute to the development and integration of our core robotics systems. You will collaborate with our hardware and software teams to build, test, and optimize robotic control pipelines for real world deployment on rail systems. This internship offers hands-on experience in a fast paced, impact driven environment where you will directly influence production ready systems. This is an on site position based at our Philadelphia office.

What You'll Do

• Assist in designing and implementing robotic software applications and system tools
• Help develop and test localization, mapping, and navigation systems using live sensor data
• Contribute to the integration of sensors, embedded controllers, and actuators
• Collaborate with AI ML engineers to ensure seamless system level performance
• Participate in field deployments and testing of robotic platforms on active rail lines
• Support development of data pipelines for real time cloud based insights

Qualifications

•  Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering, or a related field
•  Proficiency in Python and or C++ with understanding of core software design concepts
•  Experience working with ROS or ROS2, and with sensors like IMUs, GPS, and cameras
•  Interest in robotics, real time systems, and infrastructure scale applications
•  Ownership mindset with a willingness to learn & experiment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with platforms like Jetson or Raspberry Pi
• Familiarity with cloud tools such as AWS EC2, S3, or Lambda
• Hands on experience with robotics simulation environments such as Gazebo or Unity
• Prior exposure to deploying robotics in outdoor or rugged environments

Perks and Benefits

•  Be part of a mission driven team reshaping an overlooked but vital industry
•  Work hands on with real robotics hardware deployed in operational environments
•  Gain exposure to the full stack of robotics, from embedded systems to AI pipelines
•  Learn directly from engineers with experience in autonomous vehicles and AI systems
•  Competitive stipend and the opportunity for full time
•  Team lunches, field days, and a startup culture that values ownership and creativity

How to Apply
To apply, email careers[at]sahayai[dot]com with the subject line: 

 [Sahay Robotics Engineering Intern: Your Name]

Please include the following in your email:

• Attach your resume as a PDF

Answer the following questions:

• What is the earliest date you are available to start?
• What is the minimum duration of internship you can commit to?
• Github + Linkedin profile (if not in resume)

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