Robotics Software Engineer - Spring 2026 Internship (NYC)

Overview

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At Cohesive Robotics, we’re building smarter robots to modernize manufacturing’s most common fabrication processes. We combine proven, industry-standard robotic arms with our proprietary Argus OS software stack to make it easier-than-ever for smaller manufacturers to automate tedious and hazardous tasks such as sanding, welding and polishing.

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We are seeking a highly-motivated full-stack robotics software engineering intern to work alongside our engineering team as we scale our game-changing AI-powered robotic solutions for manufacturers.

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What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with our engineering team to develop and test full-stack software components that are part of our Argus OS and turnkey robotic workcell product offerings
• Help develop our front-end and back-end systems to streamline the operation, control and monitoring of our robots
• Use customer and testing feedback to quickly iterate on software features
• Research, evaluate and report on open-source and commercial software libraries and solutions for potential adoption in our product
• Operate our robotic workcells to collect data and perform customer testing
• Work with engineers to improve and refine the product
• Other duties and responsibilities assigned as needed

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Who You Are

• Pursuing a BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics or similar.
• Proficient in C++ and/or Python
• Familiar with robot kinematics and motion planning
• Ability to quickly prototype web and/or desktop applications and iterate on it
• Strong understanding of modern software engineering practices including version control, unit testing, etc.
• Comfortable with Linux and command-line interfaces, or willing to learn
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively
• Able to work as a team player and as an individual contributor
• Highly motivated, innovative, and enthusiastic
• Passionate about robotics and/or manufacturing, and eager to work in a startup environment

Nice to Haves

• Prior experience building/programming your own robot (physical or simulation)
• Familiar with Qt
• Experience with computer vision libraries (e.g. OpenCV, Open3D, PCL)
• Familiar with emerging AI frameworks, pipelines and tools
• Experience with CUDA GPU programming
• Experience with ROS or ROS 2 (Robot Operating System)
• Experience with PLCs and related communication protocols
• Experience with pneumatics and controls

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Up to 20% time will be spent in a manufacturing environment requiring basic PPE (safety glasses, hearing protection). Other time spent in an office environment.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to operate and use basic shop equipment and tools

Unique Benefits

• Creative and bustling campus at Industry City with convenient public transit access
• Early contributor to a transformative product helping bring back manufacturing to the United States

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To apply, please submit via email your resume/CV, portfolio (if applicable), and a short cover letter highlighting your relevant experience, how you will contribute based on the job description, and why you are interested in joining Cohesive Robotics.

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