Robotics Internship

Robotics Internship

For: Sony AI 

Location: Schlieren 

• Are you interested in controlling complex and fast dynamic systems?
• Have you already worked on projects involving robotics?
• Do you like interacting with an international team while working independently?

If so, great! Apply here and let’s discuss your next challenge. 

Sony AI is looking for a talented Robotics Intern to join our Zurich-based team for a 6-month internship (early start dates preferred).

Sony AI is dedicated to using AI to help unleash human imagination and creativity. We believe in researching and developing AI techniques that empower the imagination and creativity of artists, makers and creators around the world. Our aim is to advance AI so that it augments – and works in harmony with – humans to benefit society.

Learn more about Sony AI here: 

www.linkedin.com/company/sonyai/life  

https://ai.sony  

Roles and Responsibilities:  

The intern will work in a diverse team supporting research in robotics, AI and perception by enhancing reactivity and compliance of robot motions in control.   The role focuses on motion planning for high-speed robots operating in complex and nonlinear configuration space. The primary objective is to enable safe and robust real-time control, ensuring that policies learned in simulation can be effectively transferred and deployed on real hardware.

• Develop and test learning-based motion planning algorithms for nonlinear robotic systems.
• Prototype and experiment with new learning-based planning strategies in simulation and real-world settings.
• Evaluate and benchmark performance against state-of-the-art planning approaches.
• Integrate trained policies into the team’s robotic platform and control pipeline.
• Contribute to the team’s codebase and maintain clear, well-structured documentation.

Required Qualifications and Skills:  

• Creative problem solver, to be able to think on their feet and come up with unique solutions based on an in-depth state-of-art literature review.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++, with hands-on experience in ROS, PyTorch, or similar frameworks.
• Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, and control.
• Experience with learning techniques, especially reinforcement learning or imitation learning.
• Experience with motion planning algorithms and trajectory optimization methods.
• Ability to work with simulation environments (e.g., PyBullet, Isaac Sim, or Mujoco) for testing and validation.
• Good software engineering practices, including version control (e.g., Git) and clean, modular code design. 

Your new office:  

Surrounded by Swiss Alps, the Schlieren office is at the doorstep of Zurich, which is consistently voted in top three best cities to live. The city benefits from a very rich ecosystem where prestigious universities, research institutes, companies and organizations collaborate for the development and design of next generation technologies. Our office is very well connected with public transports (train, tram, bus) and located in a very modern and bright building. We have several enjoyable break rooms as well as a terrace which we use for regular social team events or as a casual working area. Our team is unique and international, representing engineering and sales/marketing functions, which creates this unique and passionate Sony Swiss DNA. 

Life at Sony Research: 

Our work environment is diverse and motivated with an innovative open mindset. Sony AI is committed to building a diverse team of people with different characters, stories and skillsets because we know this drives innovation and creativity. Our commitment to nurturing a friendly and supportive place of work where everyone has a sense of belonging and inclusion creates an atmosphere of learning and personal growth. We focus on achieving healthy work-life balance for our teams, supported by hybrid and flexible working. 

You will work on exciting projects at the cutting edge of AI that are in the realms of entertainment or for the betterment of society, and you will have access to the most innovative technologies from across the Sony universe and the opportunity to partner with Sony’s leading companies. 

When projects are finished, we publish our work, and all our contributors are recognised on research pieces, at top-tier conferences, and in journals. You will also have access to workshops and development programs to expand your knowledge and skills. We want you to drive your career, find your direction and take authorship of your personal story at Sony AI, while enjoying the security and the resource-rich environment that comes with being part of a global corporation that has R&D in its DNA. 

Bring your uniqueness to Sony: 

We are passionate about creating a culture that promotes equity and cultivates inclusion, diversity, and belonging. We want employees with diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will stimulate innovation and have a direct impact on our creation of social value to fulfil Sony’s purpose – ‘to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology’. We want you to bring your unique self to work and help shape our culture. 

Equal Opportunity: 

Sony Europe is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, citizenship, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, medical condition, or any other protected characteristics. 

Disability Accommodation for Applicants to Sony Europe 

Sony Europe will provide reasonable accommodation for any qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact us by email at AccommodationRequest@eu.sony.com or by mail to: Sony Europe B.V, Human Resources Department, the Heights, Brooklands, Surrey, KT13 0XW, UK. When contacting us please indicate the position you are applying for, and the accommodation required.