Internship

Software Engineering Intern

Posted on 9/4/2024

Viam

Viam

201-500 employees

Platform for building and managing smart machines

Data & Analytics
Robotics & Automation
Consumer Software

New York, NY, USA

Intern must be available in person at the New York City office for 10-12 weeks during summer 2025.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Requirements
  • In the process of receiving a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or related field, with at least one additional term after the end of the internship
  • Available to intern in person at our New York City office for 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2025
  • Strong foundation in computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, architecture and/or robotics
  • Experience with various programming languages
Responsibilities
  • Working across the stack on the new and unique problems in robotics and cloud computing
  • Fully integrated with the full-time engineering team
  • Using state of the art technologies that best tackle our problems at hand
  • Learning engineering best practices in real-world production environments
  • Playing with robotics hardware to test out the software we build

Viam offers an open-source platform that simplifies the creation and management of smart machines and IoT devices, catering to applications like industrial robots and smart home appliances. The platform allows developers to use any programming language and hardware, making the programming process user-friendly and similar to app development. Viam stands out by reducing the complexity of building smart machines through configurable components, enabling faster innovation and prototyping. The company's goal is to help businesses efficiently build, manage, and enhance their smart machines using data.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$84.6M

Headquarters

Lafayette, Colorado

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

173%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Viam's partnership with Tennibot showcases its data-driven automation capabilities.
  • Carolyn Everson's board appointment strengthens Viam's commercial strategy and market reach.
  • Viam's $45M Series B funding supports enterprise partnerships and developer ecosystem growth.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from established robotics companies like Boston Dynamics could challenge Viam's growth.
  • Potential cybersecurity vulnerabilities in open-source platforms may impact client trust.
  • Economic downturns could affect funding availability, impacting Viam's ability to scale.

What makes Viam unique

  • Viam offers an open-source platform for building and managing smart machines.
  • The platform supports any programming language, hardware, or existing software.
  • Viam's Modular Registry simplifies adding components to smart machines like coding software.

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Benefits

100% covered medical/dental/vision insurance plans, commuter benefits

Competitive salary & equity packages

Reproductive Health Benefits including Fertility Benefits and Abortion Access Travel Benefits

25 days paid vacation and generous holiday observances

One Medical Membership

Class Pass & Citi Bike memberships

Free lunch everyday that you’re in the office

Paid parental leave

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