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Software Engineering Intern

Summer 2025

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Viam

Viam

51-200 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
Frontend 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, including industrial robots and smart home appliances. The platform allows developers to use any programming language and hardware, making it easy to program machines similarly to mobile and web apps. Viam stands out by reducing the complexity of building smart machines, enabling faster innovation and prototyping. The company's goal is to help businesses effectively build, manage, and enhance their smart machines using data-driven insights.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$87M

Headquarters

Lafayette, Colorado

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

203%
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What believers are saying

  • The appointment of Carolyn Everson to the board brings extensive experience and strategic insight, potentially accelerating Viam's growth in robotics, AI, and IoT applications.
  • Partnerships with companies like Tennibot and KUKA highlight Viam's capability to integrate and scale innovative solutions across various industries.
  • The recent $45M Series B funding round underscores strong investor confidence and provides the financial resources needed for further development and market expansion.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in IoT and smart machines is intense, with numerous established players potentially overshadowing Viam's market presence.
  • Reliance on continuous innovation and rapid prototyping may strain resources and lead to potential operational inefficiencies.

What makes Viam unique

  • Viam's open-source platform allows developers to build smart machines using any language, hardware, or existing software, offering unparalleled flexibility compared to proprietary solutions.
  • The platform's ability to abstract hardware and complex services into easily configurable components significantly reduces the friction of building and prototyping smart machines, setting it apart from competitors.
  • Viam's focus on data management and making machines smarter through captured data provides a unique value proposition in the IoT and smart machine market.

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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