Software Co-op: Simulation @ Sanctuary

Software Co-op: Simulation

January 2023 Term

Posted on 11/13/2022

INACTIVE

Locations

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Experience Level

Intern

Desired Skills

Data Structures & Algorithms

C/C++/C#

Java

Operating Systems

Python

Requirements

Bring hands-on experience working with high-performing teams on academic group projects and/or internships
Gain cutting edge career experience as you develop physics/game engine tools that support our robotics system's cognitive structure
Achieve company-wide visibility as you partner with developers to ensure the smooth deployment of these tools, provide technical support to end users, and update/organize/distribute technical documentation
Your Experience
Qualifications
Actively pursuing bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields
Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, testing, and operations
Ability to design, implement, and test in a fast-paced environment
Skills
Basic competency with Python, Java, C++, or equivalent
Familiarity with distributed design, multithreading, and concurrency
Understanding of fundamentals of computer science, compilers and operating systems, data structures, and networking
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

Your New Role and Team

Our Robotics Simulation team is looking to hire a Software Engineering Co-op. Reporting to the Simulation Team Lead, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the design, architecture, and implementation of our simulation platform and machine learning systems that power our general-purpose robots.

The ideal applicants for this position enjoy thinking broadly and are eager to learn and develop technical skills while gaining valuable industry experience. Ultimately, you’ll be a valued part of the team as you learn and adapt to new, complex development environments, own solutions from design and execution through deployment and support, as well as innovate best practices that drive continuous improvements in our robotic systems.

Our Success Criteria

Bring hands-on experience working with high-performing teams on academic group projects and/or internships
Gain cutting edge career experience as you develop physics/game engine tools that support our robotics system’s cognitive structure
Achieve company-wide visibility as you partner with developers to ensure the smooth deployment of these tools, provide technical support to end users, and update/organize/distribute technical documentation

Your Experience

Qualifications

Actively pursuing bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields
Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, testing, and operations
Ability to design, implement, and test in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Basic competency with Python, Java, C++, or equivalent
Familiarity with distributed design, multithreading, and concurrency
Understanding of fundamentals of computer science, compilers and operating systems, data structures, and networking

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.

Benefits

Full time employees enjoy medical/dental/vision, life insurance, wellness programs, stock options, paid time off (vacation, paid holidays, sick time, 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.

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.

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Wellness programs
Stock options
PTO
Schedule flexibility