Robotics Software Engineer - Intern in San Jose, California at Bonsai Robotics

About Bonsai Robotics

Bonsai Robotics' mission is to create the next leap forward in agriculture equipment efficiency by creating a new ecosystem of semi-autonomous robotic machinery. Orchards are dusty, hazard-filled, and GPS-denied. The GPS-based autosteer features that have driven row crop efficiencies cannot function in orchards. Our vision, AI, and machine control systems offer human-level environment understanding and local navigation capabilities and will be the platform for a new wave of innovation in agricultural production and management systems.Our state-of-the-art technology empowers orchard managers to optimize their operations, dramatically reduce operational expenses, and increase profitability.

Bonsai Robotics is looking for a Robotics Software Intern to join our team working on cutting-edge autonomous systems in agriculture. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically curious, and excited to help deploy real-world robotics solutions in challenging environments.

You’ll contribute to short-term (3–6 month) projects suited to your experience level. Possible areas include:

• Developing a complete, high-performance robotic vehicle application
• Building tools for sensor data collection and analysis
• Creating on- and off-board software components for robotic platforms
• Collaborating across Robotics, Vision, and Cloud teams to integrate systems with clean, consistent interfaces

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field
• Experience with robotics or autonomous systems (via internships, clubs, personal projects, etc.)
• Proficient in C++ or Python
• Solid problem-solving and debugging skills
• Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset
• Familiarity with ROS2 is a plus

• Data collection for AV systems
• Working with different sensor modalities (Camera, GPS, Lidar etc.)

Bonsai Robotics is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other legally protected status.