Software Co-op: AI/Automation

January 2024 term

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

51-200 employees

Website

Human-like intelligence general-purpose robotics

Company Overview

Sanctuary’s mission is to create the world’s first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots that will help us work more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. The company is committed to augmenting human creativity and has experience launching market-defining innovations rooted previously unsolved and deep scientific problems. Sanctuary hopes in the not-too-distant future, robots will help us explore, and prosper in outer space.

AI & Machine Learning

Industrial & Manufacturing

Robotics & Automation

B2B

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$89.7M

Founded

2018

Headquarters

Vancouver, Canada

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 14%

1 year growth

↑ 70%

2 year growth

↑ 176%

Locations

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Experience Level

Intern

Desired Skills

Computer Vision

Data Structures & Algorithms

Python

CategoriesNew

AI & Machine Learning

Software Engineering

Requirements

Gain cutting edge career experience as you implement and evaluate new algorithms as they pertain to sensory systems or task and motion planning
Expand your engineering experience as you evaluate new hardware/sensors including cameras, microphones, and touch sensors
Achieve company-wide visibility as you contribute to maintenance and evolution of our development and deployment tools
Tap into your mentorship skills as you document, communicate, and collaborate on improving system components
Your Experience
Qualifications and Skills
Pursuing or completing a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience writing software in Python or C++
Experience with robotics (ROS, hardware drivers, real-time signal processing)
Experience training/deploying machine learning models
Experience with computer vision, image processing and/or computer graphics
Traits
Above all else, a consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to complex problems
Optimistic listening and conflict resolution capabilities
Demonstrated ability to influence others without authority
Eager to take on new challenges with tenacity and positivity
Patience, persistence, and attention to detail when resolving performance issues
Obsession with bringing human-like intelligence to machines

Responsibilities

Sanctuary-a multi award-winning LinkedIn Top Startup company-is seeking a Software Co-op student. Reporting to the AI Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to tackle a variety of challenges related to the perception, planning, and motion systems of a humanoid general-purpose robot
The best candidates for this role have excellent software development and machine learning skills as well as hands-on experience with robotics. In this role you'll be a valued contributor and you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of the design, architecture, and implementation of the simulation platform and machine learning systems that power our general-purpose robots

Your New Role and Team

Sanctuary–a multi award-winning LinkedIn Top Startup company–is seeking a Software Co-op student. Reporting to the AI Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to tackle a variety of challenges related to the perception, planning, and motion systems of a humanoid general-purpose robot.

The best candidates for this role have excellent software development and machine learning skills as well as hands-on experience with robotics. In this role you’ll be a valued contributor and you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the design, architecture, and implementation of the simulation platform and machine learning systems that power our general-purpose robots.

Our Success Criteria

Gain cutting edge career experience as you implement and evaluate new algorithms as they pertain to sensory systems or task and motion planning
Expand your engineering experience as you evaluate new hardware/sensors including cameras, microphones, and touch sensors
Achieve company-wide visibility as you contribute to maintenance and evolution of our development and deployment tools
Tap into your mentorship skills as you document, communicate, and collaborate on improving system components

Your Experience

Qualifications and Skills

Pursuing or completing a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience writing software in Python or C++
Experience with robotics (ROS, hardware drivers, real-time signal processing)
Experience training/deploying machine learning models
Experience with computer vision, image processing and/or computer graphics

Traits

Above all else, a consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to complex problems
Optimistic listening and conflict resolution capabilities
Demonstrated ability to influence others without authority
Eager to take on new challenges with tenacity and positivity
Patience, persistence, and attention to detail when resolving performance issues
Obsession with bringing human-like intelligence to machines

** Please note, all applicants must upload their Resume AND Portfolio to complete the application process for this role. **

Working at Sanctuary

Sanctuary is an equal opportunity employer; employment with Sanctuary is governed based on skills, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any way by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. In 2023, Sanctuary moved into a state-of-the-art office facility and has been recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Startup company.

Benefits

Full time (non co-op) employees enjoy medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, wellness programs, stock options, paid time off (3 weeks vacation accrued annually, 12 paid holidays, 5 days of annual sick leave, and parental leave), scheduling and worksite flexibility by role, and more.

About Sanctuary

Founded in 2018 by Geordie Rose, Suzanne Gildert, Olivia Norton, and Ajay Agrawal, Sanctuary is a Vancouver, Canada-based company. Sanctuary is on a mission to create the world’s first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots that will help us work more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. And in the not-too-distant future, help us explore, settle, and prosper in outer space.

Members of the Sanctuary team founded D-Wave (a pioneer in the quantum computing industry), Kindred (first use of reinforcement learning in a production robot), and the Creative Destruction Lab (pioneered a revolutionary method for the commercialization of science for the betterment of humankind). The team has experience launching market-defining innovations rooted in previously unsolved and deep scientific problems.

Recruiting & Employment Agency Notice:

Recruitment and hiring is conducted internally by Sanctuary. We are not seeking or soliciting any new agency partnerships or agreements at this time. Any employment agency or professional recruiter (“Agency”) that provides an unsolicited resume(s) or otherwise presents a prospective job candidate through the Sanctuary career site or directly to any Sanctuary employee, irrevocably grants to Sanctuary the unrestricted right to engage, hire, or contract with that candidate at Sanctuary’s sole discretion without any compensation to the Agency. We appreciate your interest in working together, and should the need arise our Talent Acquisition team will contact any external firms directly.