Skydio
Embedded 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 the Summer 2027 Season.
- Reliable embedded firmware acts as the brain stem of our autonomous drones and accessory products -- bridging the gap between the algorithms and the sensors/mechanical hardware.
- Our team is responsible for large portions of the software engineering stack, working on a wide variety of subsystems.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the embedded software that runs on the drone and our growing accessory product lines e.g. Skydio Dock https://youtu.be/k8RRykNVL6E
- Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems (e.g. cameras, radios, flight controllers)
- As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to help define and develop functionality for internal teams and/or current & future products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
- 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
- Proficiency with C++ within the context of embedded systems
- Proficiency with Python for testing, experimentation, and tools development
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 for embedded linux userspace and kernel development
- Bonus points for knowledge of debugging systems at ARM assembly code level
Company info
- We write bare metal and RTOS microcontroller code (generally STM32 product line), integrate and write code for embedded linux and android platforms (Qualcomm and Nvidia SOCs), maintain the associated linux kernels, and help design and bring up all new electronics.
- We work closely with both the hardware team and the rest of the software organization, creating the foundation for the rest of the Skydio software team to build upon.
- How you'll make an impact:
- Bring up and debug new hardware
- Write interfaces and drivers for sensors, cameras, and other devices
- What makes you a good fit:
- Practical experience writing firmware/embedded code for a physical device
- Ability to write clean code with appropriate abstraction boundaries
- Ability to read schematics and use standard debugging equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter
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