Reinforcement Learning Engineer Internship at Gravis Robotics

Company: Gravis Robotics

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

About Gravis Robotics

Gravis Robotics is a pioneering startup transforming heavy construction machines into intelligent, autonomous robots. By blending learning-based automation with augmented remote control, we enable a single operator to manage a fleet of machines from virtually anywhere in the world. With over a decade of academic experience in largescale robotics, our rapidly growing team aims to revolutionize the multi-billion dollar construction industry.

About the Internship

We are seeking passionate and skilled interns to join our dynamic team, contributing to the development and deployment of next-generation construction robots. The ideal candidate should be self-motivated, autonomous, and eager to tackle exciting, challenging problems within a collaborative environment.

Opportunities and Responsibilities

• Contribute to ongoing customer projects
• Improve reinforcement learning training frameworks
• Investigate enhancements to learning policies
• Train, validate, and deploy trained policies
• Explore techniques to expand our training environment

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree at a Swiss university
• Experience with Python
• Understanding of deep reinforcement learning

Preferred Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in robotics, computer science, aerospace, mechanical or electrical engineering, or design
• Research experience, either in an academic lab or through prior internships/employment
• Experience with training and deploying RL policies
• Hands-on experience with real hardware
• Motivation to test policies on a real excavator
• Proficiency with simulation software such as Gazebo, Isaac Gym, Isaac Sim, etc.
• Skilled in Linux, GIT, and ROS/ROS2
• Interest or experience in heavy construction equipment

Why Join Gravis Robotics?

This internship offers a unique opportunity to be part of a versatile and dynamic team at a forward-thinking startup. You'll apply your skills to critical tasks and learn from world-class robotic engineers. We offer a fair market salary and an excellent work location in the heart of Zurich.

Gravis Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering inclusion and diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. We highly encourage all qualified individuals to apply.