Perception Intern
San FranciscoInternPosted 1w ago
About the role
Internship focused on developing and enhancing perception models for 2D image and 3D point cloud data, with applications to urban and roadway features, including real-time detection on edge hardware.
Responsibilities
- Develop an initial prototype to detect paint lines and curbs on roadways.
- Bring perception models and algorithms into a real-time detection domain, trading off accuracy for speed to run on an advanced edge mapping hardware system.
- Assist in the development and tuning of machine learning models to enhance performance and accuracy.
Qualifications
- Strong programming fundamentals in Python with emphasis on algorithmic problem-solving and clean code design.
- Ability to implement and iterate on heuristic or geometry-based algorithms quickly.
- Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Jax) and familiarity with computer vision tasks.
- A keen interest in applying machine learning to solve real-world problems, particularly in geospatial data analysis.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset, with the capacity to work independently on complex tasks.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field, with a solid understanding of machine learning concepts and techniques.
Skills
Required:Python programmingAlgorithms (heuristic / geometry-based)Machine learning frameworks
Nice to have:Geospatial data analysis
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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