About the job
Skydio stands as the premier drone company in the United States and a global leader in autonomous flight technology, which is crucial for the evolution of drones and aerial mobility. Our team merges profound expertise in artificial intelligence with exceptional hardware and software development, operational excellence, and a relentless focus on customer satisfaction. We strive to empower a wide and diverse spectrum of drone users, ranging from utility inspectors and first responders to military personnel in challenging environments.
About the Position:
We are seeking passionate interns for our Summer 2026 program. If you possess a solid understanding of mathematics, theoretical concepts, and software development, and are eager to contribute to the advancement of innovative autonomy algorithms in real-world applications, we want to hear from you. You will collaborate closely with our core software development team and take on ownership of a project that significantly enhances the capabilities of our planning, controls, and product engineering teams.
Your Impact:
Facilitate rapid R&D of intelligent systems exhibiting groundbreaking autonomous features.
Conduct research, prototype, and evaluate the feasibility of novel approaches.
Conceptualize and implement innovative features that deliver exceptional value to our users.
Analyze and quantify the performance of essential software and hardware components.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated enthusiasm in one or more areas such as motion planning, dynamics and controls, 3D graphics, computer vision, deep learning, distributed systems, or mobile infrastructure.
Strong foundation in software engineering with a commitment to producing clean, well-architected code.
High proficiency in C++ and/or Python programming languages.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment.
Compensation: The hourly wage for this position is $47 for undergraduate students and $53 for graduate students. Compensation may vary based on skills, proficiencies, and experience.
