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Intern, Planning & Control Research(Reinforcement Learning & Robotics)
CompanyBot Auto
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 4, 2026

Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will research and implement reinforcement learning-based planning and control algorithms in C++. They will also build prototypes and run experiments in simulation to evaluate policy performance.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
81
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
We are an L4 autonomous trucking company, based in Houston, Texas. We operate our autonomous truck fleet and offer Transportation as a Service (TaaS) to our freight customers.
Our team combines visionary leadership, top-tier science and engineering talents, financial and governance experts, and industry veterans to build an AI-driven autonomous trucking company. We focus on fleet operations, transforming autonomous trucking into a commercially profitable product. This blend of experience, industry maturity, and innovative technology positions us to commercialize autonomous trucking at scale.
About the Role
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<h3>Company Introduction</h3>
<p>Bot Auto is revolutionizing the transportation industry by developing fully autonomous Class 8 commercial motor vehicles. The proprietary technology that fuels our autonomous driving system represents our core intellectual property, requiring best-in-class security measures and leadership.</p>
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<h3><strong>Role Overview</strong></h3>
<p>We are seeking a Planning & Control Research Intern to work on reinforcement learning–based planning and control for autonomous vehicles and robotics. The internship focuses on researching, implementing, and evaluating learning-based algorithms with an emphasis on C++ implementation and system-level understanding.</p>
<h3><strong>What you'll do</strong></h3>
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<li>Research and implement <strong>RL-based planning and control algorithms</strong> in <strong>C++</strong>.</li>
<li>Build prototypes and run experiments in simulation to evaluate policy performance.</li>
<li>Analyze results and present insights to planning and control engineers.</li>
<li>Collaborate with researchers and engineers to bridge theory and practical system constraints.</li>
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<h3>What We’re Looking For</h3>
<div>Currently pursuing a BS/MS/PhD in CS, Robotics, EE, or related field.<br>Strong foundation in <strong>reinforcement learning, control, or robotics</strong>.</div>
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<li>Proficiency in <strong>C++</strong> and comfort working in large codebases.</li>
<li>Ability to read, understand, and implement research papers.</li>
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Key Skills
Reinforcement LearningControlRoboticsC++ResearchAlgorithmsSimulationPrototypingCollaborationAnalysisImplementationSystem-Level Understanding
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