Software Engineer Intern - Industrialization (Robotics)

Location: Zurich, Switzerland; on-site with regular presence near hardware and the shopfloor. EU applicants must have a residence permit. Non-EU applicants must reside in Switzerland and require a work permit.

Salary: CHF 3,000 per month

Company

hirify.global is an ETH Zurich spin-off building autonomous mobile robots for inspection tasks in challenging industrial environments, including energy, chemical, and mining facilities.

What you will do

• Develop, test, and help deploy Python-based automated test procedures for ANYmal hardware subsystems.
• Interface with and control hardware devices, sensors, and cameras through software.
• Define reliable pass/fail criteria and improve testing workflows for the manufacturing shopfloor.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers, test technicians, and hardware design teams.
• Write clean, resilient, reproducible code and maintain test documentation and technician procedures.

Requirements

• Ongoing or recently completed BSc or MSc in mechatronics, robotics, computer science, electrical engineering, systems engineering, or mechanical engineering.
• Solid Python foundation with projects involving hardware, sensors, or external APIs.
• Hands-on experience with hardware interfaces through university labs, student projects, or personal builds.
• Structured problem-solving skills and interest in tolerances, measurement, and repeatability.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts and draft procedures.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Zurich and commit to regular on-site work.

Nice to have

• Experience with ROS or ROS2.
• Basic knowledge of image processing or computer vision pipelines with OpenCV.
• Exposure to sensor calibration for IMUs, cameras, depth, or thermal sensors.
• Familiarity with Docker or devcontainer environments.
• Experience in student engineering teams such as Formula Student, Swissloop, or ARIS Rocketry.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month internship with a 100% workload and full-time on-site schedule.
• Start dates are available throughout the year, always on the first day of the month.
• Internships may be voluntary for EU applicants; non-EU internships must be mandatory and supported by a university letter.
• Hands-on experience with advanced robotics and mentorship from industry experts.
• Potential opportunities for future full-time employment in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Hiring process

• Submit an application for review.
• Relevant applicants will be contacted by the recruitment team.