Autonomy Engineer Intern Summer 2026
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.
About the role:
If you have a strong foundation in math, theory, and software development and you are interested in directly contributing to the development of the next generation of autonomy algorithms and pushing them into real products, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for interns for our Summer program. You will be paired up with one or more members of our core software development team, assuming direct ownership of a project that meaningfully advances the capabilities of our planning and controls and product engineering teams.
How you'll make an impact:
- Enable rapid research and development of intelligent systems with advanced autonomous capabilities beyond anything that exists in the world today
- Research, prototype, and generally assess the feasibility of new approaches
- Imagine and then implement new features that unlock magic for our users
- Characterize and quantify the performance of core components of the software and hardware stack
What makes you a good fit:
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for one or more of the following: motion planning, dynamics and controls, 3D graphics, computer vision, deep learning, distributed systems, tools/infrastructure, mobile
- Solid software engineering foundation and a commitment to writing clean, well-architected code
- High proficiency in C++ and/or Python
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, small team environment
Compensation Range: The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad and $53/hr for Graduate 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.
#LI-AY1LI-PG1
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. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
Qualified applicants will 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 anti-discrimination laws.
For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/
Average salary estimate
If an employer mentions a salary or salary range on their job, we display it as an "Employer Estimate". If a job has no salary data, Rise displays an estimate if available.
Skydio seeks an Autonomy Engineer Intern (Computer Vision/Deep Learning) to research and implement perception and autonomy algorithms that advance the capabilities of production drones during Summer 2026.
Develop and implement middleware in C++ and Python for Skydio’s autonomous drones as a paid Software Engineering Intern on the Device Platform - Middleware team for Summer 2026.
FreeWheel is hiring a Senior GoLang Engineer to design and deliver scalable, low-latency adtech systems and lead engineering best practices at our Chicago office (onsite 4x/week).
Lead iOS engineering for a high-impact, AI-enabled mobile platform serving thousands of field professionals, driving architecture, performance, and developer best practices.
NBCUniversal is hiring a Staff Software Engineer (SAP BTP SRE) to lead production support, integration engineering, and an offshore support team for SAP BTP applications supporting Project Keystone.
Senior Software Engineer needed to lead cloud-native architecture and mentor engineering teams for a remote US-based digital innovation organization.
Help build the tools and core systems that empower content creators and engineering teams as a remote Systems Engineer (Tools) for a US-based game studio.
Senior AI Engineer needed to architect and deploy scalable AI and search services for a fast-moving, innovation-driven engineering team (remote, US).
CVS Health is hiring a Senior Software Development Engineer to lead Epic Ambulatory/MyChart configuration, requirements documentation, and testing for enterprise EHR initiatives.
Senior Software Engineer on LinkedIn's Systems Infrastructure team to design, build, and optimize large-scale distributed platforms with a focus on performance, reliability, and open-source impact.
Develop and maintain safety-critical real-time software for aerospace vehicle management and control systems while contributing technical leadership and mentoring in a remote US-based role.
Dave is seeking a Machine Learning Platform Engineer II to develop and maintain scalable ML infrastructure that enables model development, serving, and monitoring for a large consumer finance platform.
Lead backend and full-stack engineering as a founding engineer building Gravity’s contextual advertising network for AI chat, starting remote and transitioning to San Francisco.
Senior full-stack engineer to lead design and development of vehicle telematics data platform components and customer-facing features at Samsara.
Talan is hiring a C++ Software Engineer to develop and optimize its fixed-income trading platform in New York, working directly with traders and quant researchers.
Skydio is a leading American drone manufacturer headquartered in San Mateo, California. We are commited to creating the world’s most intelligent flying machines for use by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
4 jobs
🔮
Hi, I'm Risa! Your AI Career Copilot
you, just ask me below!
