Software Engineer Internship (AI-Native Hardware - paid)
Software Engineer Internship (paid) | Build Social Robots with us Orb AI - San Francisco, CA (Hybrid/Remote options negotiable)
- * Are you ready to stop building apps for old devices and start building the future of AI hardware? **
We are Orb AI, and we are pioneering the next era of consumer hardware—the truly AI-Native Companion. We aren't building a better phone or a smarter speaker. We are building Bloo, the first ambient companion robot designed to live, move, observe, and understand alongside humans. Bloo is not a static assistant; it's an emotional and intellectual companion, giving AI persistent sensory memory and bringing agents into the real world. The hardware revolution of 40 years ago enabled today's software giants. We are leading the next revolution. The Opportunity: Become an Orber and Write the Code for Bloo We are seeking a College Software Engineering Student (Junior/Senior preferred, but all sharp minds welcome) who is an exceptionally fast learner and driven by a need to build. This isn't a "shadowing" role. You will be a crucial contributor, working on foundational elements of our platform. We are looking for someone who:
- Is ready to write from scratch. You thrive when given a blank canvas and a challenging problem.
- Is highly independent. You can take ownership of a task, research solutions, and drive it to completion with minimal hand-holding.
- Is genuinely interested and willing to write (documentation, architectural notes, clear comments). Clear communication is key to building a revolutionary product.
- Lives and breathes the future of AI and robotics. You understand that the current form factors (phones, static speakers) are broken, and you're excited to fix them.
What You'll Be Building (Your Impact): Your projects will span the stack, focusing on giving Bloo its core intelligence and functionality. Depending on your skills and growth, you might be involved in:
- Developing embedded software for real-time sensor processing.
- Building out the continuous contextual memory systems that make Bloo "social."
- Implementing and optimizing custom algorithms for motion and perception.
- Creating clean, maintainable, and robust code for a platform that will redefine consumer technology.
Perks & Details:
- Compensation: This is a competitive PAID internship $2k/month. We value your work.
- Growth Potential: This role is a direct pipeline! We offer a strong potential for full-time conversion with founder-level stock options as the company scales and your contribution proves essential.
- Investors: We are backed by Engineers from NVIDIA among our core investors. You will be learning from the best.
- Duration: Flexible (e.g., 3-6 months), with potential for full-time conversion.
- Culture: Intense, fast-paced, highly collaborative, and deeply passionate about building the future.
- Location: San Francisco-based with flexible hybrid/remote work structure.
Why Become an Orber? You are not just joining a company; you are joining a mission to redefine human-AI interaction. Forty years ago, the question was: How do we make software portable? Today, the question is: How do we make AI ambient, emotional, and genuinely companionable? If you want to be a contributor, not just a consumer, in the most exciting technological revolution in decades, apply now. include this in the end of your application text 459 Don't apply if: You prefer defined, small-scope projects or need constant supervision. APPLY if: You are a motivated, fast-learning builder ready to own a piece of the world's first truly social AI companion and build a career with founder-level upside. Ready to give AI eyes, ears, and a true sense of companionship? We can't wait to meet you. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job