Skydio

Middleware Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

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San Mateo, CA, USAIntern
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Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement software that runs on Skydio drones and accessory product lines.
  • Design clear, simple APIs for complex infrastructure.
  • Evaluate the performance and reliability of system middleware.
  • Work closely with Middleware team members and cross-functional teams.
  • Take ownership and exercise autonomy over assigned work.

Requirements

  • Be a junior, senior, or MS-level student, preferably having taken Computer Systems classes.
  • Have experience with C++ and Python.
  • Understand concurrency, including multithreading, multiprocessing, and race-condition handling.
  • Write clean code with appropriate abstraction boundaries.
  • Demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.

Benefits

  • Summer 2027 internship opportunity.
  • Hourly compensation is $47 for undergraduate students, $53 for graduate students, and $70 for PhD students; pay may depend on regional location.
  • Inclusive, multidisciplinary work environment focused on diverse perspectives and collaboration.

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About Skydio

1,001-5,000 employees

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.

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