2026 Internship Robotics Teleoperator

The Samsung SDS AI Team is building the next generation of enterprise AI, Physical AI, and intelligent automation technologies that power real-world operations at global scale. Our teams work at the intersection of robotics, generative AI, computer vision, multimodal learning, and autonomous systems to create practical AI solutions for manufacturing, logistics, cloud infrastructure, and smart enterprise environments.

Unlike traditional research organizations focused purely on academic exploration, Samsung SDS combines advanced AI innovation with production-scale engineering and real-world deployment. Our engineers and researchers collaborate across robotics, Vision Language Models (VLMs), AI agents, data platforms, and automation systems to develop intelligent technologies that interact with and understand the physical world. From humanoid robotics and teleoperation systems to enterprise AI copilots and multimodal AI platforms, we are shaping how humans and intelligent machines work together in the future.

Interns joining the team gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics platforms, AI-driven systems, immersive VR technologies, and large-scale data operations while working alongside experienced engineers and researchers solving real-world challenges in Physical AI and enterprise automation.

Why Join Samsung SDS America?

Becoming part of our team means being at the forefront of innovation. You'll collaborate with talented individuals-thought leaders, visionaries, and problem solvers-who are passionate about shaping the future of technology.

Here, your ideas matter. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned professional, you'll find endless opportunities to grow and make a lasting impact. We foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and creativity, offering you the tools to hone your skills and realize your full potential.

Eligibility criteria:

• Must be enrolled in accredited college program.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and not require work authorization sponsorship by our company for this position now or in the future.
• 3 months commitment for 20 hours per week with availability to start June 8th, 2026
• Must be able to commute to the office to work 5 days per week onsite in Mountain View, CA

Position Summary:

We are seeking highly motivated interns to help train and operate next-generation humanoid and mobile robotic systems powering the future of Physical AI. This internship offers a unique opportunity to work directly with cutting-edge robotics platforms, immersive VR systems, and real-world AI data collection environments.

As a Robotics Teleoperations Intern, you will help robots learn how to interact with the physical world by performing real-world tasks through advanced teleoperation systems. You'll collaborate with robotics engineers, AI researchers, and data teams contributing directly to the development of Vision Language Models (VLMs), robotic autonomy, and embodied AI technologies.

This is an ideal opportunity for students passionate about robotics, gaming, VR, AI, human-computer interaction, or emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Operate humanoid robots, robotic arms, or mobile robotic systems using VR headsets, game controllers, and specialized teleoperation rigs.
• Perform repetitive real-world manipulation tasks such as stacking, sorting, assembling, organizing, and object handling to help train robotic AI systems.
• Capture and document robot behaviors, edge cases, failures, and unusual interactions to improve system learning and reliability.
• Perform data filtering based on specified criteria of data quality