Our Mission
At Laelaps AI, we believe robotics is entering a transformative decade, much like the arrival of the internet. Advances in AI, cloud computing, and hardware are reshaping what autonomous systems can do. Our mission is to build the intelligent software that powers physical security in the real world - enabling robots and sensors to handle dangerous and critical tasks that humans shouldn’t have to. By engineering the orchestration layer for intelligent security, we aim to create a world that is safer, more secure, and more resilient.
We're a strong founding team based in Zurich, backed by visionary investors and advisors. We are engineering the future of security today!
The Role
As a Robotics Engineer Intern, you’ll work hands-on with our ROS 2 stack to advance perception, SLAM, and navigation for various types of robots. You’ll contribute to focused components that strengthen the reliability and autonomy of our robotic platform. You’ll ship code that runs in the field and learn how to productize research-grade robotics.
This role is highly practical: you’ll help build, test, and refine navigation and mapping pipelines, ensure robust ROS 2 integrations, and follow strong engineering practices with Docker and modern workflows. You’ll gain exposure to cutting-edge field robotics while working alongside our core engineering team.
What You'll Work On
Implement and test SLAM modules for mobile robot navigation.Develop and evaluate perception pipelines for obstacle detection and localization.Contribute to ROS 2 integrations, message passing, and QoS tuning.Support navigation stack improvements including path planning and control.Apply good software practices: Dockerized workflows, clean documentation, and reliable testing setups.Who We're Looking For
We're looking for a motivated robotics student who’s excited to apply their academic training in a fast-moving startup. You’ll be surrounded by a team that values learning, experimentation, and building things that actually work in the real world.
Your Background:
You are currently pursuing and recently completed a Master’s degree in Robotics (or a closely related field).Hands-on experience with ROS 2 and Linux-based development.Familiarity with SLAM, path planning, or robot navigation algorithms.Comfortable using Docker and version control (Git) in your workflows.Good coding skills in C++ and/or Python.Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to get robots moving in the real world.Nice to Have:
Experience with advanced ROS 2 navigation stack configurations.Exposure to Visual-Language Action (VLA) models or embodied AI research.Background with mobile robots, simulations (Gazebo, IsaacSim), or real hardware tests.What We Offer
Mission: If you care about the security of the region and want to have real-world impact, this is a chance to put your skills to work where it matters.Autonomy: Operate with real independence - no big tech red tape, just focused problem-solving and quick iteration.Experience: Hands-on robotics work with direct exposure to field-deployed mobile robots and advanced autonomy software.Mentorship: Work alongside PhD-level co-founders in AI, Robotics, and Physics, and gain mentorship in applied research and engineering.Location: We work in-person in Zürich, Switzerland.Culture: Join a small, international founding team that’s serious about building, but doesn’t take itself too seriously. Curiosity and quirks welcome.
