Onki Internship Program

Join Us to Shape the Future of Human Robot Interaction 

Are you a talented and dedicated college student, or a recent graduate eager to gain hands-on experience, refine your skills, and make an impact in the rapidly growing field of AI and robotics?  Onki, an ambitious early-stage startup led by former big-tech senior innovators, is building AI powered robots designed to transform how people interact with public spaces.  We are inviting top performing, self-motivated young people to join us.

What You’ll Gain:

Real-World Experience: Work in the cutting-edge field of applied  AI and robotics, make in person shopping experience more engaging for consumers and more productive for retailers and marketers.  

Skill Development: Gain practical experience in your area of expertise, whether it’s AI development, machine learning, computer vision, mechanical/electrical engineering, financial analysis, or marketing research.

Mentorship from Experts: Work closely with and learn from senior managers and innovators who have led major initiatives at top tech companies.

Career Boost: Build an impressive portfolio of real work accomplishment that will make you stand out in competitive fields like big tech, consulting, and startups.

Networking & Recommendations: Earn strong recommendations and access to our extensive network, including leaders at Amazon, Microsoft, and other leading organizations.

    Program Details:

    As an early-stage startup pushing the boundaries of AI & robotics development, we have a highly selective interview process. We only select candidates that are already performing at or very close to the level of the typical first year college recruits at top organizations.  Our goal is to make you significantly more competitive than your peer new grads, and greatly enhance your career prospects.  Our current and past interns include students and recent grads from Stanford, Columbia, The University of Chicago, UPenn, Duke, NYU, University of Michigan, University of Maryland, WPI, and others.

    Career Development: This unpaid internship program is designed to refine your skills and provide real-world experience. High achievers will receive referrals to top tech companies or consulting firms for hiring consideration.

    Tailored Projects: Work on assignments aligned with your interests, whether in technology development, human-machine interactions, finance/venture capital, or marketing strategies.

    Flexible Schedule: Complete a minimum of 300 hours part-time over 20–30 weeks during the school year (10–20 hours/week) or full-time in 10–12 weeks during school breaks.

    Location: NYC, Seattle, or Remote.

    Current Open Roles:

    • AI Development
    • Computer Vision
    • Human/Machine Interaction
    • Cognitive/Behavioral Science
    • Mechanical Design
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Financial Analysis
    • Marketing & Market Research
    • User Experience

    Please see this page for additional details on the AI/CV roles.

    How to Apply:

    We evaluate candidates on a rolling basis. We welcome applications from all juniors/seniors and recent alums, including international students. To apply, please follow us on LinkedIn and complete this application for consideration. For candidates who pass the resume screening stage, we generally schedule 2 rounds of 45-minute interviews, with the potential requirement of a 1- to 2-hour homework assignment.