Software Engineer Intern (Computer Vision)

Philo Homes
New York, New York, United StatesPart-timePosted Sep 14, 2026

About the role

Company Description

Philo Homes is an innovative early-stage startup transforming interior design and furniture shopping by utilizing cutting-edge AI technology. Our platform enables customers to create personalized interior designs and seamlessly purchase premium, designer-curated furniture and decor. With a focus on intelligent automation and high-quality product offerings, we streamline the design-to-purchase experience, making sophisticated interior styling accessible and user-friendly.

Role Description

This is a unpaid part-time remote internship position for a Software Engineer Intern specializing in Computer Vision. Mentorship directly from a top-tier university PhD, including a weekly 1-hour 1-on-1 guidance session.

What you’ll work on

Develop, implement, and test 3D computer vision techniques for real-world interior design applications.

Process and analyze 3D spatial data (including point clouds) to extract room geometry and accurate measurements.

Collaborate closely with a small, fast-moving team in an early-stage startup environment

We’re looking for someone who

Has a strong interest in 3D reconstruction, AI, and their real-world applications.

Is proficient in Python and familiar with commonly used libraries such as NumPy, Open3D, and PyTorch.

Enjoys problem-solving and is comfortable experimenting and iterating in a fast-paced startup setting.

Proficient in both Chinese and English.

Bonus

Prior experience with 3D computer vision or related projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and test 3D computer vision techniques for real-world interior design applications
  • Process and analyze 3D spatial data to extract room geometry and accurate measurements
  • Collaborate closely with a small, fast-moving team in an early-stage startup environment

Qualifications

  • Strong interest in 3D reconstruction, AI, and their real-world applications
  • Proficient in Python and familiar with libraries such as NumPy, Open3D, and PyTorch
  • Enjoys problem-solving and is comfortable experimenting in a fast-paced startup setting
  • Proficient in both Chinese and English

Benefits

  • Mentorship from a top-tier university PhD
  • Weekly 1-hour 1-on-1 guidance session

Skills mentioned

PythonNumPyPyTorchComputer VisionDeep LearningNeural NetworksMachine LearningSoftware TestingData AnalysisModel Evaluation

About Philo Homes

Philo Homes is an innovative early-stage startup revolutionizing interior design through AI-powered one-click style generation and integrated premium furniture shopping. Our platform instantly creates personalized interior designs with AI technology, allowing customers to purchase high-quality, designer-curated furniture and home decor directly within the same experience. We combine intelligent design automation with carefully selected premium products, making sophisticated interior styling accessible through a seamless design-to-purchase journey.

Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing11-50 employees