Spring Internship, Software Developer Experience
About Voyant
Voyant Photonics, based in the heart of New York City, is transforming machine perception with a new class of LiDAR devices that are compact enough to fit in the palm of your hand and powerful enough to measure range, velocity, and reflectivity with unparalleled accuracy. By leveraging cutting-edge silicon photonic chips smaller than your fingertip, we deliver sensors that are not only revolutionary in performance but also affordable enough to integrate into any system.
Our technology disrupts the status quo of bulky, expensive, and power-hungry LiDAR systems, making high-precision sensing accessible for widespread adoption in robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, industrial automation, and beyond.
Position Overview
We're looking for a technically sharp intern who loves making complex technology accessible through great documentation and examples. You'll be the bridge between our cutting-edge LiDAR sensors and the developers who integrate them, turning our APIs into something customers love to work with.
This role is up to ~60-70% technical writing and documentation infrastructure, with the remaining time spent building software demos and sample applications that showcase what's possible with our sensors. If you geek out over well-crafted docs and clear code examples, this is your role.
Timeframe: This internship lasts 2–6 months with a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week, and there is potential to convert to a full-time role. Location: NYC
Responsibilities:
Primary (~60-70% of time):
Write and maintain comprehensive API documentation for C++ and Python bindings
Create tutorials, quick-start guides, and integration examples that get developers up and running quickly
Build and maintain tooling to keep documentation synchronized with API and firmware updates
Manage documentation infrastructure and workflows (CI/CD, version control, publishing)
Ensure documentation clarity, accuracy, and completeness across all customer-facing materials
Secondary (~30-40% of time):
Build sample applications and integration demos using our LiDAR sensors
Collect and curate example datasets that demonstrate sensor capabilities
Create ROS/ROS2 bridge usage examples and robotics framework integrations
Develop visual demos and code snippets for product marketing and customer onboarding
Qualifications
Pursuing degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or related technical field
Strong written communication skills with attention to clarity and detail
Programming experience in C++, Rust, and/or Python
Ability to understand and explain technical concepts to diverse audiences
Self-directed learner who can take ownership of documentation projects
Preferred Qualification:
Familiarity with documentation tools (Sphinx, Doxygen, MkDocs, ReadTheDocs, etc.)
Experience with ROS/ROS2 or robotics frameworks
Prior technical writing, documentation, or developer relations experience
Understanding of API design principles and developer experience best practices
Basic scripting/automation skills for documentation tooling
Experience with version control (Git/GitHub) and CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with LiDAR, point clouds, or sensor data
What We Offer
Team events and company meetups
Complimentary lunch provided daily at our NYC office
Opportunity to contribute directly to the development of next-generation LiDAR products
Mentorship from senior hardware, photonics, and systems engineers
Hands-on experience with PCB design, mechanical prototyping, and test automation
Competitive compensation and potential for conversion to full-time
Equal Opportunity Employer
Voyant Photonics is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, citizenship, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, or any other characteristic protected by law.