1 day ago
San Mateo, CA, USAIntern
H1B sponsor
Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, refine, and polish advanced drone interfaces for release.
- Contribute to user-interface development for Skydio’s autonomous flying camera.
- Use Android expertise and the Drone Intelligence API to build drone application experiences.
- Incorporate augmented reality, in-app content creation, and sharing capabilities.
- Iterate on designs based on user feedback, internal testing, and personal experience piloting Skydio drones.
- Create tools and automate workflows using Python scripts.
- Participate in code review and collaborative development practices.
Requirements
- Be a senior undergraduate or MS-level college student.
- Have practical project or industry experience developing Android mobile applications.
- Have familiarity with Kotlin, Android Studio, Gradle, adb, Linux, Android Architecture Components, and Jetpack Compose.
- Have a passion for carefully crafted interfaces balancing ease of use, elegance, and power.
- Experience with C++ and OpenGL is a plus.
- Experience shipping code to the App Store or Google Play is a bonus.
- Experience with IoT or embedded devices using Android NDK is a bonus.
Benefits
- Summer 2027 internship opportunity.
- Hourly compensation ranges from $47/hr for undergraduate students to $58/hr for PhD students, with $53/hr for graduate students.
- Work on autonomous drone interfaces and products used across utility inspection, public safety, and other applications.
- Inclusive multidisciplinary environment focused on diverse perspectives and innovation.
About Skydio
Skydio builds autonomous drones, docking systems, and fleet management software for enterprise, public safety, and defense customers. It sells hardware with AI-based autonomy plus SaaS for fleet operations, inspections, and Drone-as-First-Responder programs. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company designs and assembles its products in the U.S., with manufacturing in Hayward, and its systems are used across utilities, law enforcement, and the U.S. military.