Ginkgo Bioworks
Software Intern, Autonomous Lab
$38K–$54K
Emeryville, California +1 · Internship · Posted Jan 28, 2026
- Location
- Emeryville, California
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Education
- No college degree necessary.
About the job
Build software for an autonomous laboratory, including Python protocols, AI interfaces, experimental-data pipelines, and hardware integrations.
What you'll do
- Develop Python-based protocols to control lab instruments and robots using the Catalyst Client.
- Assist with Catalyst Agent, an LLM-based natural-language interface for launching experiments.
- Build experimental-data pipelines and help integrate hardware by writing device drivers.
What they ask for
- Strong proficiency in Python.
- Some skills in coding or related areas.
Nice to have
- Experience with hardware control or APIs.
- Interest in biological data standards and laboratory automation.
Pay
$37,700-$53,500 USD base salary
Tools
Python, Catalyst, Catalyst Client, Catalyst Agent, LLM, Reconfigurable Automation Cells (RACs)
AI focus
Assist in developing an LLM-based natural-language interface for launching experiments and prepare lab data for AI model training.
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