About the role#
We are seeking interns for the Summer 2027 season to join our R&D team. You will work on the firmware that acts as the brain stem for our autonomous drones and accessory products. This role bridges the gap between our algorithms and the mechanical hardware. You will collaborate closely with our hardware and software teams to define and develop functionality for current and future products.
What you'll do#
- Develop and implement embedded software for our drone and accessory product lines.
- Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems like cameras, radios, and flight controllers.
- Bring up and debug new hardware prototypes.
- Write interfaces and drivers for sensors and other devices.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior, senior, or MS-level student in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering.
- Industry experience developing device-level embedded software or firmware.
- Practical experience writing firmware or embedded code for a physical device.
- Proficiency in C++ for embedded systems and Python for testing and tools development.
- Ability to write clean code with clear abstraction boundaries.
- Skill in reading schematics and using standard debugging tools like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and multimeters.
- A sense of ownership when solving complex technical problems.
- Experience with embedded Linux userspace and kernel development is preferred.
- Knowledge of debugging systems at the ARM assembly level is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: San Mateo, California.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $47 per hour for Undergrad, $53 per hour for Graduate students, and $58 per hour for PhD students.
About Skydio
Skydio designs and manufactures autonomous drones for public safety, defense, and utility inspection. The company focuses on artificial intelligence to simplify flight operations for complex environments. Founded in 2014, the firm maintains its headquarters in San Mateo and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, California. It currently employs over 1,000 people and has shipped more than 60,000 units.
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