Skydio
Mobile Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
San Mateo, California, United States · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- We are looking for interns for Summer 2027.
- Truly autonomous drones are a new product category that demands a new kind of mobile experience.
- Forget complex joysticks and awkward tilt-controls: we are crafting completely novel interactions that leverage Skydio's onboard intelligence to empower a much broader, more diverse audience of drone users.
Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and refine advanced drone interfaces, and then polish a consistent mobile experience for release to the world.
- Combine your knowledge of Android ecosystems with our Drone Intelligence API to help create a new gold standard for what a drone app should be.
- Iterate on designs based on user feedback, internal testing, and your own experiences piloting Skydio drones.
- Ability to create tools and automate your workflows using Python scripts
- At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation.
- We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems.
Requirements
- Experience with IoT or embedded devices using Android NDK
- You have a passion for meticulously crafted interfaces that strike the correct balance between ease-of-use, elegance, and power.
Nice to have
- Experience in C++ and OpenGL is a big plus.
Compensation
- The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $58 for PhD students*.
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
Benefits
- Bonus points: You've shipped code to the App Store or Google Play store and have experienced the joys (and frustrations) of getting feedback from real users.
Company info
- Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility.
- The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
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