Product Management Co-op (January 2026) at Sanctuary AI

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics, AIIndustries

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or a related field
  • Demonstrated interest in product management, combining an understanding of how technology is developed, tested, and brought to market with the ability to connect technical problem-solving to customer and market needs
  • Familiarity with product development and/or project management methodologies
  • Proficient in data analysis, research, and modelling to support decision-making
  • Comfortable using productivity and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office, JIRA, Confluence, or similar
  • Ability to assist with the design or modification of simple test fixtures or jigs as needed to support testing and troubleshooting activities (considered an asset)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand technical systems and translate them into clear product requirements
  • Comfortable discussing technical trade-offs and understanding how engineering choices influence product outcomes
  • Highly organized with excellent time-management and prioritization skills
  • Aptitude to learn and adapt quickly in a rapidly changing environment
  • Effective communicator, able to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Comfortable working independently and collaborating across engineering and commercial teams
  • Curious and motivated to learn how technology becomes a scalable product
  • A strong sense of personal responsibility and accountability, both individually and as part of a team
  • Positive, solutions-oriented attitude with a willingness to do what it takes to solve complex problems
  • Empathetic listener with strong collaboration and conflict resolution skills
  • Clear and confident communicator with excellent interpersonal abilities
  • Self-motivated, resourceful, and capable of solving problems independently
  • Mission-driven and passionate about bringing human-like intelligence to machines

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate robot testing, including task selection, design collaboration, scheduling, and performance tracking
  • Analyze testing and operational data to identify insights that improve product performance and development processes
  • Organize and maintain product requirements within requirements management tools, ensuring accurate documentation, traceability, and alignment across teams, and support training and adoption of these tools
  • Support the translation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of product development and management processes and tools to ensure consistency and clarity across teams
  • Lead and maintain requirements management, ensuring traceability across programs, alignment with product objectives, and effective collaboration across engineering and testing teams
  • Collaborate with technical and customer-facing teams to identify and document product requirements
  • Support development planning
  • Help bridge the gap between technical implementation and customer needs, combining engineering insight with an understanding of market and business drivers
  • Work on projects that combine process development, product definition, and technical coordination

Skills

Product Management
Requirements Management
Robot Testing
Data Analysis
Process Development
Technical Coordination
Jira
Confluence

Sanctuary AI

Develops humanoid robots for workplace automation

About Sanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans in various industries. Their main product, Phoenix™, is a general-purpose robot that can be remotely piloted or operate autonomously, allowing it to observe, assess, and perform tasks as needed. This versatility enables businesses to automate processes, enhance efficiency, and improve safety in the workplace. Unlike many competitors, Sanctuary AI focuses on creating robots that can seamlessly integrate into human work environments, providing training for these robots to ensure effective collaboration. The goal of Sanctuary AI is to advance the capabilities of AI and robotics to create safer and more productive workplaces.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$86.1MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance
Wellness programs
Stock options
PTO
Schedule flexibility

Risks

Leadership changes, like Geordie Rose stepping down, may disrupt strategic direction.
Increased competition from well-funded companies could challenge Sanctuary AI's market position.
Technical hurdles in achieving human-level dexterity may delay product deployment.

Differentiation

Sanctuary AI developed Phoenix™, the first general-purpose humanoid robot with human-like intelligence.
Their proprietary AI system, Carbon™, enables autonomous task execution and remote supervision.
Sanctuary AI's tactile sensor technology enhances robot dexterity, setting them apart in robotics.

Upsides

Sanctuary AI secured $140 million in funding, boosting innovation and development capabilities.
Phoenix™ was recognized in TIME’s Best Inventions 2023, enhancing brand visibility and credibility.
Prominent investors like Accenture and Verizon Ventures show confidence in Sanctuary AI's potential.

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