Programming - Internship

About the internship:The Innovation Story runs competitive robotics programs for school teams participating in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), an international competition where students design, build, and program robots for an annual game.

As a Programming Mentor, you will coach students in writing and improving the code that powers their robots, including autonomous routines, driver controls, sensor integration, and motion control.

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Conduct weekly programming sessions with assigned school teams.

2. Teach Java and the FTC SDK, including OpModes, hardware mapping, gamepad input, and telemetry.

3. Guide students through sensors, PID/PIDF tuning, state machines, and path-following frameworks such as Road Runner, Pedro Pathing, and NextFTC.

4. Set up development environments, introduce Git, and teach systematic debugging and troubleshooting practices.

5. Help teams develop and refine autonomous routines to make them competition-ready ahead of qualifiers.

6. Support students during driver practice and help them improve robot control and performance.

7. Attend scrimmages and competition events and provide on-site technical support while ensuring students remain actively involved in implementing fixes.

8. Report team progress, challenges, and blockers to the Lead Mentor weekly.Who can apply:Only those candidates can apply who:are available for full time (in-office) internshipcan start the internship between 9th Sep'26 and 14th Oct'26are available for duration of 6 monthsare from Mumbai onlyhave relevant skills and interestsare Computer Science Engineering studentsStipend:INR₹ 12,000 - 15,000 /monthDeadline:[hidden]:59:59Other perks:Certificate, Letter of recommendationSkills required:Java, HTML and C++ ProgrammingOther Requirements:What We’re Looking For:1. Pursuing or recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Electronics, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field.2. Working proficiency in Java, or strong object-oriented programming experience in C++, C#, or Kotlin with the ability to learn Java quickly.3. Ability to explain technical concepts clearly to school students; patience and teaching ability are more important than advanced technical expertise alone.4. Reliable and consistent, with the ability to attend weekly sessions, including weekends during peak competition periods.5. Willingness to travel to competition venues as required.6. Ability to complete the required background verification.Bonus Skills:1. Prior experience with FIRST programs such as FTC, FRC, or FLL.2. Familiarity with the REV Control Hub.3. Experience with OpenCV or AprilTag-based computer vision.4. Knowledge of control theory and robotics systems.5. Prior teaching, mentoring, or tutoring experience.About Company:At TIS, we are creating a new generation of innovators and game-changers, skilled and ready to change the world, by unlocking the potential in young people and helping them discover their passion. We offer a multidisciplinary, integrated, and comprehensive curriculum, programs, and initiatives designed to equip young minds with technical skills and foundational knowledge in contemporary STEM fields. Our cutting-edge curriculum focuses on coding languages, robotics, and design delivered by passionate domain experts using industry-standard software and tools, and dis designed to spark curiosity and augment theoretical learning. Our philosophy is that hands-on and collaborative learning allows students to develop hard and soft skills, including critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, and entrepreneurship, preparing them for life beyond high school and college.Additional information:What You’ll Get:

1. Hands-on mentoring experience with a competitive international robotics program.

2. Practical exposure to embedded robotics, programming, and control systems.

3. Structured training on the FTC control system and related technologies.

4. Opportunities to travel to regional and national robotics events.

5. Certificate and letter of recommendation upon satisfactory performance.

6. Consideration for a full-time mentor role based on performance and organizational requirements.

Commitment:

1. Approximately 5–6 days per week throughout the competition season.

2. Commitment may increase during peak build and competition periods.

3. Availability for full-day competition events is required.

Responsibilities

The Innovation Story runs competitive robotics programs for school teams participating in the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC), an international competition where students design, build, and program robots for an annual game.

As a Programming Mentor, you will coach students in writing and improving the code that powers their robots, including autonomous routines, driver controls, sensor integration, and motion control.

Selected intern's day-to-day responsibilities include:

1. Conduct weekly programming sessions with assigned school teams.

2. Teach Java and the FTC SDK, including OpModes, hardware mapping, gamepad input, and telemetry.

3. Guide students through sensors, PID/PIDF tuning, state machines, and path-following frameworks such as Road Runner, Pedro Pathing, and NextFTC.

4. Set up development environments, introduce Git, and teach systematic debugging and troubleshooting practices.

5. Help teams develop and refine autonomous routines to make them competition-ready ahead of qualifiers.

6. Support students during driver practice and help them improve robot control and performance.

7. Attend scrimmages and competition events and provide on-site technical support while ensuring students remain actively involved in implementing fixes.

8. Report team progress, challenges, and blockers to the Lead Mentor weekly.