About the role#
Bot Auto is looking for Master’s or Ph.D. students to join our core AI team. You will spend 3 to 6 months working on real-world edge cases in autonomous trucking. This is a full-time, paid internship.
What you'll do#
- Implement and benchmark next-gen architectures like multi-modal perception, online mapping, behavior prediction, and world models.
- Own a targeted research project from initial data analysis through to model verification.
- Train, tune, and optimize deep learning models using our large-scale compute clusters and truck datasets.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or Data Science.
- Proficiency in Python and PyTorch.
- A solid understanding of modern AI architectures, specifically Transformers.
- Academic thesis or project experience in relevant areas.
- Ability to work full-time for at least 3 months.
- Experience with Linux, Git, C++, or deployment tools like TensorRT or ONNX is a plus.
- Publications or submissions at conferences such as CVPR, ICCV, NeurIPS, ICLR, or ICRA are preferred.
Location & details#
- This role is located on-site in Houston, Texas.
- This is a full-time internship with a rolling start date.
- We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
About Bot Auto
Bot Auto is an autonomous trucking company based in Houston, Texas. Founded in 2023, the company operates a fleet of L4 autonomous trucks. It provides Transportation as a Service to freight customers. The organization employs 96 people and focuses on fleet operations to make autonomous trucking a commercial product.
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