Intern (m/f/d) Vision Software Development

About the role

The Industrial Application team of Agile Robots is looking for a motivated Intern (m/f/d) Vision Software Development to support the development, testing, and commissioning of industrial vision systems for robotic and AGV applications. In this full-time internship, you will work hands-on across the entire lifecycle of our vision solutions — from software development and camera calibration at our Munich headquarters to on-site commissioning at customer production sites.

Your Responsibilities

• Vision Software Development: Develop, test, and maintain software components for industrial 2D/3D vision systems, including API-based secondary development on top of vision vendor SDKs.
• Camera Setup & Calibration: Configure and calibrate 2D area-scan/line-scan cameras and 3D sensors for robotic and AGV applications, performing nine-point, checkerboard, and 3D hand-eye calibrations.
• Algorithm Debugging: Support the debugging and tuning of core vision algorithms, from QR-code and natural-contour (V-SLAM) AGV navigation to deep-learning-based detection models.
• Testing & Automation: Write Python scripts for automated testing and data-log analysis, and validate vision system performance in the lab and in production-like environments.
• System Integration: Configure and troubleshoot data exchange between vision industrial PCs (IPCs) and PLCs, supporting communication via TCP/IP sockets, Modbus TCP, and ROS/ROS2.
• On-Site Commissioning: Travel to customer sites to install, commission, fine-tune, and troubleshoot vision systems on real production lines.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with robotics, software, and application engineers to integrate vision solutions into end-to-end robotic systems.

Essential Skills

• Education: Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's studies in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Automation, or a related field (or recently graduated).
• Camera Hardware & Calibration: Hands-on experience configuring and calibrating mainstream 2D area-scan/line-scan cameras ( e.g. Basler) and 3D sensors ( e.g. Intel RealSense, structured-light cameras), including nine-point, checkerboard, and 3D hand-eye calibration.
• Vision Algorithms: Understanding of the underlying logic of vision-based AGV navigation — QR-code navigation and natural-contour navigation (V-SLAM) — as well as the deployment of deep-learning-based detection models ( e.g. the YOLO series).
• Programming & Scripting: Good C++ and Python programming skills, with the ability to make API calls and perform simple secondary development based on vision vendor SDKs; proficient in Python for automated test scripts and data-log processing; comfortable working in Linux (Ubuntu) environments.
• Industrial Communication: Ability to configure data exchange between vision IPCs and PLCs; understanding of TCP/IP socket communication, Modbus TCP, and ROS/ROS2 inter-node communication.
• Learning Mindset: High motivation and curiosity to quickly learn new technologies , tools, and industrial vision applications.
• Willingness to Travel: Willingness to travel to customer sites (domestic and international) for on-site commissioning activities.
• Communication: Good communication skills in English /German and the ability to work hands-on in an international team.

Beneficial Skills

• Commissioning Experience: First hands-on experience with on-site commissioning, installation, or servicing of vision systems, AGVs, robots, or other industrial automation equipment.
• Vision Libraries: Familiarity with open-source frameworks such as OpenCV or PCL (Point Cloud Library).
• Fieldbus Protocols: Exposure to further industrial communication standards such as PROFINET or EtherCAT .
• Development Tools: Experience with Git, CMake , or Docker.
• Languages: Chinese language skills are a plus.

What we offer

• Hands-on experience with state-of-the-art robotics and vision technology in a dynamic, financially sound high-tech company
• An interdisciplinary, international team with 60+ nationalities and a collaborative working environment
• Close mentoring by experienced vision and robotics engineers, with real responsibility from day one
• Unique insights into the full product lifecycle — from software development to deployment at customer sites
• A modern office in Munich with free drinks and fruit, and regular company events
• The opportunity to grow with us, with the prospect of a working student position or permanent role after your internship

About us

Agile Robots SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich, Germany with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 2300 employees worldwide. Our mission is to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and robotics by developing systems that combine state-of-the-art force-moment-sensing and world-leading image-processing technology. This unique combination of technologies allows us to provide user-friendly and affordable robotic solutions that enable intelligent precision assembly.

This is made possible by our employees, who bring out the best in each and every day with creativity and enthusiasm. Become part of this team and shape the future of robotics with us!

We are proud of our diversity and welcome your application regardless of gender and sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability.