Autonomy Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

Join Verkada as an Embedded Software Engineering Intern for the Fall 2026 semester! In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that involve the development and enhancement of embedded software solutions. You will collaborate with a team of talented engineers and contribute to innovative products that enhance security and efficie…

Join Verkada as a Backend Software Engineering Intern for Fall 2026! This unique opportunity allows you to collaborate with industry-leading engineers while gaining hands-on experience in software development. You will be involved in designing, implementing, and maintaining backend systems that are crucial to our innovative security solutions.As part of our team, you will work on real-world projects that will enhance your technical skills and provide valuable insights into the software engineering lifecycle.

Join Verkada as a Frontend Software Engineering Intern for the Fall 2026 semester! You will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of engineers to design and develop innovative software solutions that enhance our security and surveillance products.This internship provides a unique platform for you to gain hands-on experience in frontend development, collaborate on exciting projects, and contribute to our mission of making the world a safer place through technology. If you're passionate about coding, eager to learn, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Verkada’s AI Software Engineering Internship for Fall 2026 is based in San Mateo, CA. This program brings interns into a team dedicated to building AI solutions that support security and streamline operations. What you will do Collaborate with engineers to design, code, and test features powered by AI Assist in deploying new functionality into real-world products Work on practical projects and gain experience in a professional engineering environment Learning and impact This internship offers the chance to make a direct contribution to meaningful work. Interns learn from experienced engineers and see firsthand how AI addresses real security and operational challenges.

At Genesis Molecular AI, we are assembling a premier software engineering team dedicated to revolutionizing drug discovery through advanced machine learning, biophysical simulations, and computational chemistry. We seek passionate engineers eager to contribute to groundbreaking medicine development and play an integral role in enhancing our software platform.Your ResponsibilitiesDevelop and enhance tools for visualizing molecular structures and proteins, analyzing machine learning models, and managing intricate chemical workflows.Collaborate closely with machine learning engineers and medicinal chemists to innovate and implement new computational methods for predicting molecular properties.Assist in scaling our core infrastructure to efficiently process billions of data points and thousands of concurrent deep learning and molecular dynamics tasks.Your ProfileA proficient software engineer capable of writing high-quality code promptly while adhering to our coding standards.A critical thinker who approaches problems from first principles rather than relying solely on established patterns.Eager to expand knowledge about biochemistry and the drug development lifecycle.What We ProvideAn opportunity to contribute to impactful tools and products that are actively utilized to expedite the discovery of novel medicines.A team of highly skilled professionals in AI, software engineering, and chemistry, characterized by intellectual curiosity and humility. Our team engages in weekly discussions of 1-2 research papers in machine learning or chemistry to stay updated and inspire innovative ideas.Application & Hiring TimelineApplication Deadline: April 24, 2026Resume Review Begins: May 4, 2026Interviews Commence: May 11, 2026About Genesis Molecular AIGenesis Molecular AI is at the forefront of creating foundational models for molecular AI, ushering in a new era in drug design and development. Our innovative generative and predictive AI platform, GEMS (Genesis Exploration of Molecular Space), combines AI with physics to produce and optimize drug development models.

Join Skydio, the premier American drone manufacturer and a global leader in autonomous flight technology, pivotal to the future of aerial mobility. Our dedicated team merges exceptional expertise in artificial intelligence with top-tier hardware and software development, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. We empower a diverse range of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, and military personnel in various scenarios.About Our Team:Our team oversees significant portions of the software engineering stack, engaging with various subsystems. We develop bare metal and RTOS microcontroller code (stm32 product line), create and integrate software for embedded Linux and Android platforms (Qualcomm and Nvidia SOCs), maintain associated Linux kernels, and assist in designing and launching new electronics.We collaborate closely with the hardware team and the broader software organization, establishing the foundational elements for the Skydio software team to build upon.About This Role:As a Staff Embedded Software Engineer at Skydio, you will be instrumental in developing reliable embedded firmware, which functions as the brain of our autonomous drones and supports our expanding accessory product line — bridging algorithms with sensors and mechanical hardware. This role offers the chance to architect and lead the development of both existing and future products in a dynamic environment.Your Impact:Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance for intricate systems.Design and implement embedded software for our vehicles.Characterize, integrate, and validate essential subsystems (e.g., next-gen camera, radio).Assist in bringing up and debugging new hardware.Develop interfaces and drivers for sensors and other devices.

Who We AreAt Verkada, we are revolutionizing the way organizations safeguard their personnel and properties with our advanced AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud-based physical security, we empower enterprises to enhance safety and operational efficiency through a unified software platform that encompasses solutions for video surveillance, access control, air quality monitoring, alarms, intercom systems, and visitor management.Trusted by over 30,000 organizations globally, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, Verkada stands as a reliable physical security layer that simplifies management, enables intelligent oversight, and supports scalable implementations. Established in 2016, we have rapidly grown to 15 offices and a workforce of over 2,200 dedicated professionals.About the RoleAre you eager to immerse yourself in the realm of smart technology and contribute to shaping the future of the Internet of Things? As a Technical Support Engineering Intern, you will not be relegated to menial tasks like fetching coffee or merely observing others. Our interns play a pivotal role on our team, addressing real-world challenges in collaboration with our experienced engineers. Located at our San Mateo headquarters, you will engage with state-of-the-art, cloud-managed IoT technology, assisting our enterprise customers with a broad range of tasks from troubleshooting to system design.This internship offers you the opportunity to make a tangible difference, develop essential technical skills, and launch your career in a vibrant, high-tech atmosphere.What You'll DoTroubleshoot and Innovate: Resolve intricate network, hardware, and software challenges related to the Verkada platform.Be an Expert: Provide clients with top-tier guidance on system design and integration best practices.Communicate with Impact: Articulate technical concepts to clients clearly, both verbally and in writing.Own the Problem: Manage customer inquiries from inception to resolution, ensuring effective solutions.Team Up: Collaborate with our Engineering and Product teams to evaluate new products and identify bugs.Share Knowledge: Contribute content to our Knowledge Base to assist others.Hands-on Projects: Participate in lab testing and various team initiatives.

Join Skydio, the foremost US drone manufacturer and a pioneer in autonomous flight technology, which is essential for the future of drones and aerial mobility. Our team blends extensive expertise in artificial intelligence with top-tier hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. We empower a diverse array of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders and military personnel in various scenarios.About Our Team:Our team manages significant parts of the software engineering stack, focusing on a diverse range of subsystems. We develop bare-metal and RTOS microcontroller code (stm32 product line), integrate and program embedded Linux and Android platforms (Qualcomm and Nvidia SOCs), maintain the corresponding Linux kernels, and contribute to the design and launch of new electronics.We collaborate closely with both hardware engineers and the wider software organization, establishing a solid foundation for the entire Skydio software team.About the Role:As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Skydio, you will play a pivotal role in developing reliable embedded firmware that serves as the brain of our autonomous drones and underpins our expanding accessory product line. This role bridges the gap between sophisticated algorithms and essential sensors/mechanical hardware, allowing you to architect, build, and lead the development of both current and future products in a dynamic environment.Your Impact:Guide the technical direction and architecture of complex systems.Design and implement the embedded software that operates on the vehicles.Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems (e.g., next-gen cameras, radio).Assist in bringing up and debugging new hardware.Develop interfaces and drivers for various sensors and devices.

Skydio builds autonomous drones and flight systems in San Mateo, California. The company’s technology serves utility inspectors, first responders, military personnel, and other professionals who depend on advanced aerial solutions. Skydio’s team combines deep knowledge in artificial intelligence, hardware and software engineering, and a commitment to real-world needs. Role overview The Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Camera Systems will join the imaging team to design and develop camera subsystems for Skydio’s current and future drone platforms. The role emphasizes expertise with ISP pipelines and Linux-based SoCs, focusing on imaging solutions that support autonomous flight and media capture. Team focus The camera systems team manages the complete product lifecycle: from defining requirements and hardware bring-up to tuning, validation, and supporting mass production. Collaboration with software teams is central, ensuring a strong technical base for projects in autonomous navigation, professional media, and industrial inspection. Key responsibilities Lead development and integration of advanced camera subsystems for drone platforms Design and initiate ISP and camera hardware solutions Configure and optimize ISP and encoder pipelines for performance and reliability Work with image quality, calibration, and testing teams to deliver production-ready camera software Create new image processing algorithms tailored to autonomous flight requirements Conduct bring-up and debugging of hardware prototypes Requirements Proven experience in embedded software development and camera subsystem integration

About UsVerkada is revolutionizing the way organizations ensure the safety of their people and property with a unified, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud-based physical security, we empower businesses to enhance safety and operational efficiency through a comprehensive software suite that encompasses video surveillance, access control, environmental sensors, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management. Over 30,000 organizations worldwide, including over 100 Fortune 500 companies, rely on Verkada's innovative solutions to simplify management, enable intelligent oversight, and facilitate scalable installations. Since our inception in 2016, Verkada has experienced rapid growth, now boasting 15 offices and a dedicated team of over 2,200 professionals.Your RoleIn the capacity of a Senior Staff Embedded Software Engineer, you will lead the creation of exciting new camera categories while ensuring the robustness and scalability of our global fleet. This pivotal role requires top-tier technical leadership, necessitating close collaboration across various teams including Hardware, Product, Backend, and Frontend, to bring pioneering systems to fruition. Reporting directly to the Camera Firmware Manager, you will be stationed at our headquarters in San Mateo, overseeing the technical evolution of our cutting-edge hardware and ensuring the operational excellence of our expansive, continually online IoT ecosystem.

Join the innovative team at Moonlake, where we harness the power of AI to create real-time interactive content.Mission: As an Applied AI Research Engineer, you will focus on developing code agents that enhance our systems post-training.Scope of Work:Design agentic systems including tool catalogs, function calling, program synthesis/repair loops, and self-verification.Adopt an evaluation mindset by building comprehensive task suites for multi-step coding as a Full-stack LLM engineer, managing prompt libraries and telemetry.Ensure security and isolation through Docker/firejail, network egress controls, and secrets hygiene.Implement robust post-training strategies including supervised fine-tuning and dataset curation.Tech Signals:Demonstrated experience shipping agents that successfully navigate real-world repositories' test suites.Publication in the fields of agentic systems and code generation, or contributions to open-source frameworks like LangGraph or AutoGen.Ability to build datasets from execution traces and illustrate improvements driven by data.We are proud to maintain an on-site, in-person team located in San Mateo, CA.

Join Skydio, the premier drone manufacturer in the United States and a global leader in autonomous flight technology. Our mission is to revolutionize the future of drones and aerial mobility through cutting-edge artificial intelligence, innovative hardware, and software solutions. We are dedicated to providing an exceptional user experience for a diverse range of customers, including utility inspectors, first responders, and military personnel.About the Team:Our engineering team works on a comprehensive software stack, developing various subsystems. We focus on writing bare metal and RTOS microcontroller code (specifically for the STM32 product line), and we also integrate and develop for embedded Linux and Android platforms (utilizing Qualcomm and Nvidia SOCs). Furthermore, we maintain the associated Linux kernels and assist in designing and launching new electronic components.Collaboration is key; we work closely with the hardware team and the broader software organization to establish a robust foundation for the entire Skydio software ecosystem.About the Role:As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer at Skydio, you will play a pivotal role in developing reliable embedded firmware that acts as the brain of our autonomous drones and supports our expanding accessory product line. Your expertise will help bridge the gap between sophisticated algorithms and essential sensors and mechanical hardware. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the architecture and development of both current and future products in a dynamic and innovative environment.Your Impact:Guide the technical direction and architecture of complex embedded systems.Design and implement the embedded software that powers our vehicles.Characterize, integrate, and validate vital subsystems, such as next-generation cameras and radios.Assist in bringing up and debugging new hardware.Develop interfaces and drivers for sensors and various devices.

Join us at Moonlake, where we harness the power of AI to create immersive world simulations.We are on the lookout for exceptional talent that doesn't necessarily fit into traditional roles. If you are passionate about our vision and eager to contribute, we want to connect with you.While our primary focus is on technical roles, we are open to considering outstanding candidates from other fields.We appreciate diverse technical backgrounds and firmly believe that talented engineers can swiftly adapt to new technologies.Our team is committed to working together in person, currently located in San Mateo.

Who We AreAt Verkada, we are revolutionizing how organizations safeguard their personnel and properties through an integrated, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud-based physical security, Verkada empowers organizations to enhance safety and operational efficiency with a unified software solution encompassing video surveillance, access control, air quality monitoring, alarm systems, intercoms, and visitor management.Over 30,000 organizations globally, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies, rely on Verkada as their primary layer of physical security, ensuring easier management, intelligent control, and scalable deployments. Since our establishment in 2016, Verkada has experienced rapid growth, now operating in 15 locations with over 2,200 dedicated employees.About the RoleThe streaming team at Verkada comprises exceptionally skilled software engineers specializing in video streaming technology. As video streaming is central to our operations as a video security provider, we devote significant resources to enhancing our streaming capabilities, ensuring our customers receive an unparalleled streaming experience for both live and archived video.What You'll DoServe as the lead engineer on the streaming team, focusing on all embedded systems.Conduct code reviews, assist with debugging, and resolve software bugs.Engage in experimentation and testing with new development boards.Regularly contribute to the existing codebase, facilitating over-the-air updates for new features.Collaborate with senior leadership to establish specifications for upcoming products.What You BringBachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.8+ years of experience in Linux development as a Software Engineer.Expertise in C programming; knowledge of Go and Python is a plus.Experience in an agile team setting.Familiarity with Linux servers, device drivers, kernel patches, secure operating systems, and security-conscious programming.Preferred familiarity with embedded Linux, camera systems, video codecs, and video processing.Must be able and willing to work onsite five days a week.

Role overview The Senior Embedded Engineer - Connectivity position at Verkada focuses on developing and improving embedded systems that enable connectivity in the company's hardware products. Based in San Mateo, CA, this engineer will play a key part in delivering dependable connectivity features by working closely with engineering, product, and design teams. What you will do Design and implement embedded connectivity features for Verkada hardware. Collaborate with colleagues from various disciplines to integrate connectivity solutions smoothly. Optimize system performance and reliability for real-world use cases.

Join Verkada as an Embedded Linux Security Engineer, where you will be a key player in safeguarding our innovative security products. Your expertise in embedded systems and Linux security will help us enhance our product integrity and protect user data.

About Us:Maxima is pioneering the future of enterprise accounting with our innovative agentic AI platform, meticulously designed to ensure SOX compliance and facilitate real-time financial closings. Our team, composed of industry veterans from Rubrik, Twitter, and Netflix, is supported by leading investors including Kleiner Perkins and Audacious Ventures, as well as financial experts from renowned companies like Rippling, OpenAI, and UI Path.Role OverviewIn the role of Software Engineering Intern at Maxima, you will engage closely with our dynamic engineering and product teams to help shape the world's first AI-driven accounting platform. Your contributions will be vital in designing and implementing systems that streamline intricate financial workflows, enhance our agentic automation framework, and accelerate the accuracy of enterprise accounting.This actively engaging position involves writing production-quality code, participating in architectural discussions, and exploring large language model (LLM) integrations, workflow orchestration, and data-heavy systems. You will gain invaluable insights into how cutting-edge AI and automation technologies are deployed to tackle real-world business challenges at scale.

Who We AreAt Verkada, we are revolutionizing the way organizations safeguard their people and premises through an integrated, AI-driven platform. As a frontrunner in cloud physical security, we empower over 30,000 organizations globally—including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies—to enhance safety and efficiency with a unified software solution encompassing video surveillance, access control, air quality monitoring, alarms, intercoms, and visitor management.Founded in 2016, Verkada has experienced significant growth, boasting 15 offices and a dedicated workforce of over 2,200 employees.About the RoleJoin our innovative team that is dedicated to developing cutting-edge cloud-managed Intercom systems. Our Intercom is our newest major product line, achieving unprecedented success in Verkada's history. This product enables customers to receive calls seamlessly from their desk or mobile devices, complete with high-definition video and two-way audio. We have ambitious plans for its future development.As part of our team, you will enjoy a startup-like environment within a larger organization, allowing for significant ownership and autonomy. Collaborate with a vibrant group of firmware, backend, and frontend engineers to shape this product line.What You'll DoBe enthusiastic about launching new products, embracing startup culture, and delivering genuine customer value.Craft a visionary roadmap for the future and establish the technical architecture for an entire product line.Focus on providing best-in-class products and user experiences rather than just features.Transform nascent product concepts into completed projects.Be a self-driven problem solver: tackle complex challenges at Verkada with innovative solutions.Engage in knowledge sharing: learn new technologies while owning critical systems, and contribute your expertise to the team.Embrace a growth mindset: as a fast-growing startup, seize daily opportunities for personal and professional development alongside us.

Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind PlayStation, develops consoles, accessories, and acclaimed games for a global audience. The San Mateo, CA office brings together people who value diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Role overview The Senior Embedded Firmware Engineer will help create advanced peripherals and accessories for PlayStation systems. This position calls for an experienced electrical engineer who enjoys shaping next-generation hardware and collaborating with others to bring new ideas to life. What you will do Lead the architecture of firmware for embedded devices Design and implement new communication protocols to extend peripheral features Work with software teams and UX designers to clarify requirements Oversee firmware development and validation, coordinating with engineering partners Support and improve products after launch Requirements Extensive experience in software and firmware development as an independent, technically skilled engineer Proven ability to manage firmware projects and mentor team members Strong background in system-level software design Hands-on involvement in defining product functionality and detailed engineering work Experience developing wireless products from initial concept through mass production Comfort working with both small core teams and larger groups of stakeholders