Chewy · 4 hours ago
AI Research Scientist Intern
Woburn, MA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$50/hr - $50/hrChewy is a company focused on advancing fleet intelligence for robotics, and they are seeking an AI Research Scientist II Intern to contribute to their Robotics Lab. The intern will conduct research on algorithms for multi-robot operations and contribute to publishable findings in peer-reviewed venues.
E-CommercePetRetail
Responsibilities
Conduct end-to-end research (problem formulation, baselines, implementation, evaluation) under the direction of Chewy Research Scientists, with an emphasis on rigor and reproducibility
Develop and implement algorithms in one primary area (e.g., C-SLAM/estimation, task allocation/scheduling, MAPF/routing, fleet safety supervision, or learning-assisted planning) and integrate outputs into a broader fleet-orchestration workflow when appropriate
Build and instrument simulation-first experiments; define metrics, conduct ablations, and analyze results with publication-quality methodology
Develop experimental protocols, datasets/benchmarks, and reusable evaluation harnesses with strong reproducibility standards
Work multi-functionally with Chewy’s AI, robotics, and systems engineering teams to accelerate the deployment path from research to lab validation
Prepare manuscripts, technical reports, and internal presentations which detail research progress
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled in PhD program in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or related field, with a focus on perception/estimation, controls, optimization, multi-agent systems, robotics, or AI
Deep expertise in at least one of the following (with working familiarity across adjacent areas): Multi-agent estimation/mapping (e.g., C-SLAM, semantic mapping, sensor fusion), Multi-agent task allocation / fleet scheduling (LSTA), Motion planning / MAPF / routing, Control + state estimation (e.g., MPC, filtering), ML for decision-making (RL/IL/model-based)
Strong programming skills in at least one of Python, C/C++, ROS/ROS2, or Julia, and comfort working in robotics simulation environments (e.g., MuJoCo, Isaac Sim, PyBullet, Gazebo)
Strong experimental or analytical reasoning skills with demonstrated ability to develop, validate, and iterate on algorithms using data
Proven publication record or clear evidence of research capability (e.g., top-tier venues such as NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, ICRA, IROS, CDC)
Excellent written communication skills and motivation to publish scientific results
Preferred
Experience with heterogeneous robot fleets and capability-aware sensing/scheduling/routing
Familiarity with optimization modeling tools and solvers (e.g., CasADi, OR-Tools, and LP/QP/MIP/NLP formulations)
Experience with safety-critical robotics concepts (constraints, safety envelopes, monitoring, fallbacks) or high-availability systems
Prior experience with hardware-in-the-loop testing or real-robot experimentation
Benefits
401k
Medical/Rx
Vision
Dental
Life
Disability
Hospital indemnity
Critical illness
Accident
Parental leave
Family services benefits
Backup dependent care
Flexible spending accounts
Telemedicine
Pet adoption reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com
Unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval
Six paid holidays per year
Paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations
Company
Chewy
Chewy is a pet store that offers products, services, supplies, and prescriptions for pet parents and partners with online services.
Founded in 2011
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
$951MKey Investors
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2024-09-19Post Ipo Secondary· $500M
2019-06-13IPO
2017-04-18Acquired
Leadership Team
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