AI/ML Research Intern

THE COMPANY

LUDO ROBOTICS is dedicated to building general-purpose robotic intelligence systems that are robust, adaptive, and capable of handling real-world scenarios. We believe that data-driven machine learning at massive scale is the key to unlocking these capabilities and enabling the widespread deployment of robots across society.

We are a new startup headquartered in Bay Area, California, with an office in Seoul, Korea. Our team spans a wide range of backgrounds and experience, from new graduates to seasoned domain experts. What matters most to us is ownership, speed, and intellectual curiosity - people who take responsibility, move fast, and enjoy thinking deeply about hard problems.

We are supported by a highly advanced AI Center within KRAFTON, a leading global video game company best known for the genre-defining worldwide success PUBG: Battlegrounds. KRAFTON has extensive experience building and operating large-scale, data-rich products, and we have secured investment from them. This gives us strong long-term backing, deep technical partnership opportunities, and access to world-class infrastructure and talent networks as we push robotic intelligence forward.

We are looking for passionate builders who want to explore uncharted territory, take on difficult problems, and ship ambitious, industry-shaping work. You will collaborate across diverse teams as we bring our technology from research into real-world deployment.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for passionate and driven AI/ML Research Interns to join our team for a 8-10-week program at the forefront of physical AI and embodied intelligence. You'll work on meaningful, research-driven projects at the intersection of machine learning, world modeling, and robotics — with real deliverables and the opportunity to make a genuine impact. All interns will start on or around June 22, 2026.

By the end of the program, you'll be expected to produce:

• A working prototype or experimental system (e.g., a learned world model, simulation environment, or control pipeline)
• A technical write-up and presentation covering your approach, methodology, and results
• A demonstration of how your system contributes to modeling, prediction, or control in a physical AI context

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project focus areas will be tailored to your skills and interests, and may include:

• Developing and training world models that capture human behavior, social interaction dynamics, and physical environments
• Building and refining simulation environments and digital twins for robot–human interaction, enabling scalable training and evaluation
• Designing and integrating robot learning algorithms (e.g., reinforcement learning, imitation learning, generative modeling) that leverage world models for prediction and planning
• Exploring closed-loop systems where perception, prediction, and control are tightly coupled in real-time robotic settings
• Prototyping systems that combine digital human technologies with physical AI to enable realistic interaction, adaptation, and personalization

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong foundation in AI/ML, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, and/or generative models
• Genuine interest in embodied intelligence, robotics, and world modeling
• Proficiency in Python and modern ML frameworks (e.g., PyTorch)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, research-oriented environment
• Ability to translate human behavioral and perceptual insights into socially intelligent system design

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Master's or PhD students are preferred. Exceptional undergraduates with strong AI/ML experience and a demonstrated interest in robotics and physical AI will also be considered. 

Reasonable Accommodation

LUDO ROBOTICS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the Company will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply for an open position, perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Operations Team, to begin the interactive process.

EEOC Statement

LUDO ROBOTICS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

This position may be filled at multiple levels depending on experience, scope, and business need. In California, the expected salary range for this position is $50- $70/hr. The listed expected salary ranges represent good faith estimates. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related factors including experience, education, skills, performance, and work location. 

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply at jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At LUDO ROBOTICS we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Due to recent scams, our recruiters will only reach out to you via @ludorobotics.ai, @sds.com, @krafton.com or @pubg.com. If you received an email and are unsure you can always email recruiting_KA@Krafton.com