Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Winter 2027

San Mateo, California, United StatesInternship$98k–$121k2026-10-23 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop embedded firmware and software for autonomous drones and accessory products, bridging algorithms with hardware sensors and mechanical systems.

Role type

Embedded Software Engineering Intern

Builds

Embedded firmware for drones and accessories (e.g., Skydio Dock)

Domain

Aerospace / Autonomous Systems / Embedded Linux

Required skills

C++, Python, embedded firmware development, hardware debugging (oscilloscope, logic analyzer), reading schematics

Preferred skills

Embedded Linux userspace and kernel development, ARM assembly debugging

Technologies

STM32, Embedded Linux, Android, Qualcomm SOCs, Nvidia SOCs

Responsibilities

Develop and implement embedded software for drones and accessories; Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems (cameras, radios, flight controllers); Bring up and debug new hardware; Write interfaces and drivers for sensors and devices

Seniority

Intern

About Skydio

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 to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.