Applied Perception Intern

Job description

**Job Requisition ID #**

25WD91838

As an Applied Vision Intern at the Autodesk Robotics Lab, you'll build cutting-edge applications integrating deep learning-based perception and 3D Computer Vision.

We are a team of researchers, engineers, and industry domain experts working on projects that range from reinforcement learning, deep learning, computer vision, motion planning, simulation, human-robot cooperation and more for robotic applications in manufacturing and construction.

This internship will be on-site in our San Francisco Pier 9 office where we have state-of-the-art robots, computing and sensing capabilities in-house for conducting advanced research and building full system demonstrations, with a beautiful view of the San Francisco Bay.

Autodesk's Robotics Lab is active in the wider research community, targeting publications at ICRA, CoRL, and other top-tier conferences.

We collaborate with top academic labs, combining the best of an academic environment with product-driven research.

**Responsibilities:**

· Experiment with and integrate state-of-the-art perception models into robotic workflows for manufacturing applications.

· Leverage multimodal data (RGB, depth, point clouds, CAD models) to improve perception robustness.

· Collaborate with cross-functional team members to design and deploy creative demonstrations on real robots.

· Communicate results and demonstrations effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.

**Qualifications:**

· Pursuing a master's or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical, Mechanical, or related fields.

· Strong background in 3D Computer Vision and Deep Learning

· Experience integrating deep learning-based perception and manipulation capabilities on robots.

· Excellent software development skills, fluency in Python and knowledge of source code management like Git is required.

· Experience with large code bases.

· Ability to debug complex software systems.

· Knowledge of manufacturing applications is a plus.

**About the US Intern Program**

The 2026 U.S. program runs for 12 weeks (May 18 – August 7 or June 15 – September 4).

All internships are paid.

As an intern, you will contribute to meaningful projects, be mentored by industry leaders, and participate in tech talks and other activities designed to support your personal and professional development.

Our internships align with Autodesk’s Flexible Workplace approach, which is designed to meet the needs of our business while providing flexibility in support of office, remote and hybrid work preferences.

**Learn More**

**About Autodesk**

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies.

We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do.

Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all.

Ready to shape the world and your future?

Join us!

**Salary Transparency**

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package.

Offers are based on the candidate’s experience, educational level, and geographic location, and can exceed this range.

For U.S.-based roles, we expect a starting annualized intern base salary to be between:

+ $47,840 and $95,680 (undergraduate students)
+ $72,800 and $118,500 (Masters/MBA students)
+ $118,560 and $162,240 (PhD students)

**Equal Employment Opportunity**

At Autodesk, we're building a diverse workplace and an inclusive culture to give more people the chance to imagine, design, and make a better world.

Autodesk is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.

We also consider for employment all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.

**Diversity & Belonging**
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive.

Learn more here: https://www.autodesk.com/company/diversity-and-belonging

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