Shinkei Systems (YC W22) builds robotics to produce Michelin-grade fish at commodity costs.

About Us

Shinkei is a pioneering robotics startup based in El Segundo, California. We are dedicated to revolutionizing the seafood industry by delivering higher quality, better tasting, and longer-lasting fish through innovative robotics solutions. Our technology integrates computer vision and advanced mechanisms to assist fishermen in fish processing, enhancing efficiency and product quality.

The Role

We are seeking a Software Engineering Intern for the summer or fall of 2025 to design, build, and test critical components and services for our fish processing system. You will be working with a fast moving team of software and mechanical engineers during the most exciting phase of our growth – expanding to support new fish species and more robots in the field!

Key Responsibilities

• Support software features from development to deployment
• Collaborate in a multi disciplinary team to improve robot behavior
• Analyze metrics and investigate failure modes

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comfortable writing and debugging Python scripts
• Enjoys designing user interfaces and iterating based on feedback
• Thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys working with cross-functional teams.
• Can break down complex technical concepts and communicate them clearly to different audiences.
• Loves learning new technologies and applying them to solve real-world challenges

Minimum Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
• Experience writing Python scripts (coursework or personal projects is great!)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Prior experience with robotics and marine tech/fisheries is a bonus.

What We Offer

• Mentorship from experienced engineers.
• A high-intensity, collaborative and fun startup culture.
• Hands-on experience with cutting-edge automation in a real-world industry.
• An opportunity to harness technology to positively impact food systems.
• And yes—lots of fresh fish from testing.

We program and deploy large fleets of industrial robots using deep learning at every step. We implement of mixture of engineering techniques ranging from vanguard computer vision models to knee-deep mechanical engineering fabrication.

Our team is growing, and we're open for the best and brightest mechanical and software engineers with a background in autonomous systems/robotics/AI.

Come help us rebuild the world's supply chains from the ground up.