Working Student - Robotics Hardware/Software Integration (F/M/D)
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Description provided by Animore
We are looking for a Working Student / Intern in Robotics Integration who thrives at the intersection of advanced AI and physical hardware. If you find it incredibly satisfying to see code you wrote translate into precise, real-world robot movement, this role is for you. You will play a vital part in our data collection pipelines and model inference strategy, tackling the unique challenges of making software resilient against real-world hardware unpredictability. You won't be watching from the sidelines; your code will directly drive our robots.
Responsibilities
- Integrate Hardware: Design and build stable ROS2-based interfaces for new robots, arms, hands, and sensors, ensuring high-frequency, smooth data streams for live inference
- Engineer for Resilience: Physical hardware can be unpredictable. You will implement robust error-handling and build smart auto-restart mechanisms to keep our stack running reliably
- Deploy AI to the Edge: Create and optimize ROS2 nodes that run advanced neural networks in inference mode, turning model outputs into physical hardware commands
- Guarantee Stability: Write rigorous tests to ensure our code remains rock-solid during both large scale data collection runs and live, high-stakes deployments
- Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Robotics, CS, Mechatronics, or a related discipline
- Proficient in Python (rclpy, numpy, pytest). C++ is a major plus
- Understanding of robotics fundamentals (kinematics, rotation matrices, position/impedance control)
- Hands-on experience with ROS2, Docker, and virtual environments (uv)
- Direct experience working with physical robots (robot arms, hands, sensors, cameras)
- Bonus points if you've previously worked at a startup or have deployed RL/VLA manipulation policies on physical hardware
- Work with a world-class team in a flat hierarchy, with direct collaboration alongside the founders and engineering team
- Opportunity to make a real impact by working on cutting-edge robotics and AI systems
- Fast growth potential in a rapidly evolving company and industry
- International office environment with English as the official working language
Your recruiting partner for this role is Madhulika (she/her). You can expect a screening interview and upto 2 rounds of interviews including an onsite visit to our office in Munich.
We hire across backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we are committed to a workplace where everyone belongs. Discrimination has no place here.
If you need any accommodations during the recruiting process, just reach out to your recruiting partner.
Working student essentials
What this Engineering working student role in Munich means for you — the weekly-hours rules, social-contribution perks, and what international students should check before applying.
Weekly hours
Working students may work up to 20 hours a week during the semester and full-time during the breaks. Staying within this keeps your student status and the Werkstudent benefits.
Working student rulesSocial contributions
Under the Werkstudentenprivileg you're exempt from health, care and unemployment insurance contributions — only pension insurance applies. That leaves more net pay than a regular job.
Check your insuranceInternational students
Non-EU students can work 140 full or 280 half days per year (raised from 120/240 in March 2024). A working student contract usually fits within this — confirm the exact limits printed on your residence permit.
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