Apprentice Project Coordinator

Location: First 3 months in Mumbai office, followed by remoteDuration: 6-12 monthsAbout Us:

We work at the cutting edge of accurate digital twin simulation for AI, smart systems, and robotics. Imagine — Fortnite but with robots and humans! With Falcon, Duality’s digital twin simulation platform, users build physically and visually accurate 3D worlds where AI and autonomous robots and human participants can engage in real time, producing high fidelity perception and interaction data. Our customers leverage Falcon to train and test off-road autonomous machines, deploy robotic fleets in modern logistics environments, and even safely and economically explore the potential of generative AI in our physical world. Today’s leading robotics, AI, and autonomy teams trust Falcon to help them develop safe, predictable, and resilient intelligent systems.

Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Duality is a global company with locations across the US, Italy and India.

Opportunity:

Ready to put your computer science skills towards solving impactful real-world problems?
Duality AI is offering an exciting apprenticeship opportunity: learn what it takes to be a project coordinator on a pioneering team that’s tackling some of the hardest challenges in AI, robotics, and smart systems fields. Join our global multi-disciplinary team and embark on a journey where your primary focus will be on learning, growth, and developing the skills needed to be an ace project coordinator for a cutting-edge technology product.

Duality AI’s product is the Falcon platform which combines the power of digital twins and simulation to produce high-quality synthetic data that can be used to solve complex problems such as AI model training.

As a project coordinator for the Falcon platform, you will get first-hand experience with how a complex software project is planned, developed, and managed. This will include: understanding the current customer requirements, anticipating future needs, estimating engineering effort, tracking project progress from planning to release, and collaborating across teams to keep everything on track.

As part of the program, your progress will be evaluated across key areas and constructive feedback will be provided on an on-going basis. This apprenticeship lasts 6-12 months, and, upon successful completion, you will be considered to interview for a full-time, junior project coordinator position within our team. If you're ready to take the next step in your career journey, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Engineering team to help strategize, plan, and track evolving project trajectories. 
• Develop vital skills and learn key tools required to successfully manage complex engineering projects.
• Learn to carry out informed estimation of project resource budgets and timelines — skills which will serve you well throughout your career.
• Practice identifying and managing risks in complex engineering projects.
• Develop the skills needed to balance technical debt, customer and stakeholder requirements, and the long-term roadmap of the company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in computer science or equivalent.
• Strong fundamental knowledge of programming concepts.
• Experience with version control systems specifically git.
• Familiarity with programming languages and methodologies.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Strong communication skills.

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine.
• Knowledge of C++ and Python.
• Knowledge of CI/CD systems and automated testing.
• Familiarity with project management tools like Jira.

Rewards:

• Fixed stipend and individual healthcare.
• Work with folks who care about each other and our collective as well as individual success!
• Commitment to work-life balance. Log off at a normal time to hang out with your family and friends. We are playing the long game!
• Be an active part of defining a creative and inspiring culture by joining Duality in its formative years.
• Opportunities for growth and learning from experienced professionals in the CG industry.

Join Us:

Step into the future with Duality AI and be part of an exciting journey where the physical and virtual worlds converge. Apply now and take your first steps to becoming a Technical Project Manager in our cutting-edge world.