Robotic Perception Intern

Location: On-site in Metzingen / Riederich, Germany

Company

hirify.global develops collaborative robot arms that perceive and interact with people in dynamic workspaces.

What you will do

• Develop modules across the perception pipeline, from RGB-D cameras, force-torque sensors, and joint sensors to sensor fusion, object detection, tracking, 3D reconstruction, and scene understanding.
• Implement, train, and fine-tune deep learning models for object recognition, detection, and tracking.
• Build workspace models that support grasp planning, manipulation, and safe human-robot interaction.
• Create and optimize real-time computer vision algorithms using OpenCV, 3D geometry, and point-cloud processing.
• Implement perception software in Python and modern C++, using GPU acceleration where appropriate.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and product teams and deploy perception models on real robotic hardware.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python or C++.
• Familiarity with AI frameworks and libraries such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Understanding of machine learning and computer vision concepts and techniques.
• Interest in or exposure to robot perception, RGB-D cameras, force-torque sensing, OpenCV, 3D geometry, or sensor fusion through coursework, academic projects, or personal work.
• Perfect command of English, along with strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work with perception problems on real collaborative robots.
• Opportunity to develop algorithms that operate alongside people in changing environments.
• Close collaboration across AI, software, hardware, and product teams.
• Direct contribution to perception capabilities used in robotic products.