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Perception Intern

Mach9 logoMach9YC S21
AI-native
TypeInternship
WorkplaceOn-site
SeniorityIntern
LocationSan Francisco, CA
Posted10/8/2026
Engineering

About the role

As a Perception Intern at Mach9, you will contribute to a range of projects that are critical to the development and enhancement of our core products. You will have the opportunity to work on advanced 2D image and 3D point cloud models for object and panoptic detection, focusing on urban and roadway features such as traffic lights, utility poles, curbs, and painted road markings.

Example past and future projects:

  • Develop an initial prototype to detect paint lines and curbs on roadways. (This project ended up developing into one of our new products).

  • Bring our perception models and algorithms into a real-time detection domain, trading off accuracy for speed to run on an advanced edge mapping hardware system.

  • Assist in the development and tuning of machine learning models to enhance performance and accuracy.

What We're Looking For:

  • Strong programming fundamentals in Python, with a focus on algorithmic problem-solving and clean code design.

  • Ability to implement and iterate on heuristic or geometry-based algorithms quickly.

  • Hands-on experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, Jax) and familiarity with computer vision tasks.

  • A keen interest in applying machine learning to solve real-world problems, particularly in the context of geospatial data analysis.

  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a collaborative mindset, with the capacity to work independently on complex tasks.

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or a related field, with a solid understanding of machine learning concepts and techniques.

Why Mach9?

This internship presents a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful projects at the intersection of machine learning and geospatial technology. You will work alongside industry experts, gain valuable practical experience, and help shape the future of urban infrastructure management.

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Mach9

AI CAD Software for Civil Engineering

Mach9 is the AI CAD platform for civil engineering, built to expand the world’s capacity to build and maintain critical infrastructure. Its software turns 3D scans into engineering-ready CAD drawings, helping teams work up to 10x faster and at one-fifth the cost. Mach9 has been used across more than 2,500 projects in all 50 states, surveying over 100,000 miles of infrastructure. Founded by engineers from Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute who built systems for the physical world at Tesla, SpaceX, Apple, NASA and Google X, Mach9 is headquartered in San Francisco. Learn more at mach9.ai.

Private companySeedYC S21In the news
Founded2021
HQSan Francisco, United States
Size
Unlock human wisdom
ThesisTermsPrivacy
11–50 employees
IndustryTechnology, Information and Internet
Funding
  • Seed · $12M · Nov 14, 2024
  • Seed · Jul 7, 2024
Investors
Quiet Capital
News
  • Mach9 Now Works in the Sky
  • Mach9 adds aerial LiDAR and photogrammetry support
  • Investors back Mach9 with a significant Series A to bring AI to civil engineering
  • Latham & Watkins Advises Mach9 on US$34 Million Series A
  • Mach9 Raises $34M Series A for AI CAD That Turns LiDAR Scans Into Civil Engineering Drawings

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