Robotics Software Engineering Intern

About Knightscope

Knightscope is a security technology company building the Nation’s First Autonomous Security Force. The Company combines autonomous machines, advanced software, and human expertise to help protect people, property, and critical infrastructure. Knightscope’s long-term mission is to make the United States of America the safest country in the world

Location: Onsite / Sunnyvale, CA HQ (This is not a remote role)

We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time (40 hours/week) and on-site. 

About the Role Knightscope is seeking B.S./M.S. interns to support software development for autonomous robotic platforms. You will work on real robot systems, contributing to software, integration, and testing.

  What You’ll Do

• Develop and improve robotics software
• Support integration, testing, and debugging
• Work across perception, controls, and systems teams
• Document software and workflows

What We’re Looking For

• Pursuing a degree in Robotics, EE, ME, CS, or related
• Experience with C++, Python, or similar
• Familiarity with Linux
• Interest in robotics and hands-on development

Bonus

• Exposure to ROS/ROS2 or sensors