Embedded Software Engineer Intern (San Mateo)

Skydio is the leading US drone company and a world leader in autonomous flight, a key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer focus to serve a wide range of drone users, from utility inspectors and first responders to soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.

About the Role

We are looking for interns for the Winter 2027 season. Reliable embedded firmware acts as the brain stem of our autonomous drones and accessory products, bridging the algorithms and the sensors and mechanical hardware. As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you will help define and develop functionality for internal teams and current and future products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

About the Team

The team owns large portions of the software engineering stack across a wide variety of subsystems. We write bare metal and RTOS microcontroller code (generally on the 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 new electronics.

The team works closely with the hardware group and the rest of the software organization, creating the foundation the wider Skydio software team builds on.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Develop and implement the embedded software that runs on the drone and our growing accessory product lines, such as the Skydio Dock.
• Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems such as cameras, radios, and flight controllers.
• Bring up and debug new hardware.
• Write interfaces and drivers for sensors, cameras, and other devices.

At Skydio we believe diversity drives innovation. We are building a multidisciplinary environment that welcomes diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems, and we are committed to an inclusive culture.

Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law.

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