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Vision Foundation Model Research Intern

Intrinsic
Mountain View, CA Intern
POSTED ON 5/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/27/2026
Intrinsic is an AI robotics group at Google aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI, perception and simulation will redefine what’s possible for industrial robotics in the near future – with software and data at the core.

Our mission is to make industrial robotics intelligent, accessible, and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a dynamic team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.

Role

We are seeking a highly motivated intern to build state-of-the-art vision foundation models for industrial robotics. You will design, train and test your own vision foundation models with the goal of achieving state-of-the-art results in a given task and deploying it with our industrial customers.

How your work moves the mission forward

  • Contribute towards the development of robotics software (including our platform Flowstate).
  • Collaborate with a team of experienced professionals in modern software development practices.
  • Explore and implement deep learning models in python, specifically using PyTorch or Jax.
  • See your foundation models impact different customers in industrial robotics.

Skills you will need to be successful

  • Master’s student in Computer Science or related field required (PhD’s students preferred).
  • Knowledge and proficiency in python, specifically using PyTorch or Jax.
  • Familiarity with training foundation models across multiple nodes.
  • Experience or interest in creating end-to-end robotics applications or have built/integrated robotic hardware (i.e. workcells) in industry.
  • Ability to debug, launch, and troubleshoot training and inference jobs.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

In addition to the salary range below, this full-time position is eligible for bonus equity benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range bonus equity for your targeted location and role during the hiring process.

Salary Range

$57.69—$57.69 USD

At Intrinsic, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment at Intrinsic is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Intrinsic does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Intrinsic’s policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please contact us at: candidate-support@intrinsic.ai.

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