Cartesian Systems

Cartesian Systems

Applied ML/CS PhD Internship (6+ months)

Cambridge, MA · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$12k-$24kDetected 28 days ago
AlgorithmsMachine LearningDeep LearningComputer VisionMLOpsRoboticsElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingSensorsResearchCommunication

About the role

  • We are looking for an Applied ML/CS PhD intern to join Cartesian at an exciting moment in our growth.
  • This internship is a chance to contribute to core algorithms, dig deep into a deployed product, and ship changes that reach enterprise customers, while also driving new research directions in spatial AI.
  • This is a hands-on role at the intersection of machine learning, perception, estimation, and signal processing, with direct impact on a deployed enterprise product.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and improve algorithms for indoor positioning and spatial perception
  • Run experiments on real-world customer deployments: collect data, analyze failures, propose fixes, and validate improvements
  • Cartesian is building spatial intelligence for indoor environments to drive operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering and product to ship features to enterprise customers

Requirements

  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a small, fast-moving team.
  • Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
  • Research track record of published work in top-tier CS/ML, vision, robotics, or related venues.

Nice to have

  • Startup or early-stage company experience
  • Work on hard, real-world problems with immediate and visible impact
  • Join a small, highly technical team with significant ownership and autonomy
  • In-person team culture in the heart of Kendall Square, Cambridge
  • Introductory call to assess motivation and overall fit (20m)
  • Technical interview focused on past projects (60m)
  • Coding interview (45m)
  • Fadel Adib (20m)

Compensation

  • $12k-$24k

Benefits

  • By fusing wireless signals and mobile computer vision, we provide a uniquely scalable, infrastructure-free solution already deployed by international fashion brands.

Company info

  • Founded by an MIT engineering professor and alumni behind award-winning, patented core technologies, Cartesian spun out in 2023.

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