Software Co-op: Robotics Simulation (May 2024 term)

Your New Role and TeamSanctuary AI–a multi award-winning LinkedIn Top Startup company–is seeking a Software Co-op student. Reporting to the Software Engineering Manager, Simulation, you’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of design, architecture, and implementation of our simulation platform and machine learning systems that power our general-purpose robots.
The ideal candidates for this role have excellent software development skills and hands-on experience with simulated systems and environments.

Our Success Criteria

• Bring hands-on experience working with high-performing teams on academic group projects and/or internships
• Gain cutting edge career experience as you support development and integration of simulation tools that work with our robotics system’s cognitive platform
• Expand your engineering experience as you contribute to development and/or integration of new software components
• Achieve company-wide visibility as you contribute to maintenance and evolution of our development and deployment tools

Your ExperienceQualifications:
• Pursuing or completing a bachelor's degree in computer science, or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, testing, and operations
• A track record of technical excellence and successful projects
• Ability to design, implement, and test in a fast-paced environment

Skills:
• Knowledge in the fundamentals of computer science, data structures, operating systems, and networking
• Understanding and passion for physics and robotics
• Competency in writing software in languages such as Python, C/C++, or similar
• Experience with 3D simulation software and/or game/simulation engines
• Exposure to CI/CD and Cloud platforms

Traits:
• Above all else, a consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to complex problems
• Optimistic listening and conflict resolution capabilities
• Demonstrated ability to influence others without authority
• Eager to take on new challenges with tenacity and positivity
• Patience, persistence, and attention to detail when resolving performance issues
• Obsession with bringing human-like intelligence to machines

Working at Sanctuary AISanctuary AI is an equal opportunity employer; employment with Sanctuary AI is governed based on skills, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced in any way by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status. In 2023, Sanctuary AI moved into a state-of-the-art office facility and has been recognized by LinkedIn as a Top Startup company. BenefitsFull time (non co-op) employees enjoy medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, wellness programs, stock options, paid time off (3 weeks vacation accrued annually, paid statutory holidays, paid statutory sick leave, and statutory parental leave), scheduling and worksite flexibility by role, and more.
About Sanctuary AIFounded in 2018 by Geordie Rose, Suzanne Gildert, Olivia Norton, and Ajay Agrawal, Sanctuary AI is a Vancouver, Canada-based company. Sanctuary AI is on a mission to create the world’s first human-like intelligence in general-purpose robots that will help us work more safely, efficiently, and sustainably. And in the not-too-distant future, help us explore, settle, and prosper in outer space.
Members of the Sanctuary AI team founded D-Wave (a pioneer in the quantum computing industry), Kindred (first use of reinforcement learning in a production robot), and the Creative Destruction Lab (pioneered a revolutionary method for the commercialization of science for the betterment of humankind). The team has experience launching market-defining innovations rooted in previously unsolved and deep scientific problems.



Recruiting & Employment Agency Notice:Recruitment and hiring is conducted internally by Sanctuary AI. We are not seeking or soliciting any new agency partnerships or agreements at this time. Any employment agency or professional recruiter (“Agency”) that provides an unsolicited resume(s) or otherwise presents a prospective job candidate through the Sanctuary AI career site or directly to any Sanctuary AI employee, irrevocably grants to Sanctuary AI the unrestricted right to engage, hire, or contract with that candidate at Sanctuary AI's sole discretion without any compensation to the Agency. We appreciate your interest in working together, and should the need arise our Talent Acquisition team will contact any external firms directly.