At Perceptive Automata, we use our understanding of human behavior, computer vision, and machine learning to make autonomous vehicles safer for people on and near the road.

We offer summer internships to qualified graduate students. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to develop and use a wide range of skills while helping to generate, process, and analyze our experiments and data sets. As a member of the research team, your contributions will have an out-sized effect on our research efforts. A large part of the research team comes to our downtown Boston office on a regular basis. However, given the uncertainty induced by the pandemic, we are open to both remote and in-person internships.

Strongly Preferred Skills & Background

• Background: Either quantitative field (e.g. computer science) or human behavior/neuroscience
• Strong programming skills in Python
• Experience working with broad datasets in variable format
• Comfortable operating and developing in a Linux environment
• High degree of self-motivation and initiative
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Eagerness to learn and master new skills

Also Helpful:

• Experience with human annotator data
• Experience with machine learning
• Experience in the autonomous vehicle industry
• Previous work in a team on large-scale Python projects

Perks:

• Competitive Compensation
• Modern urban office space with natural light and greenery 
• Flexible WFH policies during COVID
• Journal clubs, guest speakers & learning opportunities
• Diverse events organized by team members on an ad-hoc basis

Company Overview:

Perceptive Automata is a machine learning and computer vision company started by Harvard and MIT scientists that is developing a novel approach to help make autonomous vehicles safer for others on (or near) the road. We are supported by top Silicon Valley investors and global car makers and are growing rapidly in response to increasing demand for this technology.

At Perceptive Automata, we pride ourselves on maintaining an innovative culture that depends on diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer that welcomes new team members with all experiences and perspectives. However you identify and whatever background you bring with you, we encourage you to apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.