Embedded Software Engineer Intern

Skydio

. Develop and implement embedded software running on Skydio drones and accessory product lines, such as Skydio Dock .

Posted 10/13/2026internshipSan Mateo • California • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing embedded software for drones, with strong proficiency in C++ and Python for firmware development. Capable of integrating hardware and software components while maintaining Linux kernels and debugging complex systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Embedded Software DevelopmentC++ ProficiencyPython ProficiencyEmbedded Linux DevelopmentHardware Debugging

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Hard Skills

Embedded SoftwareFirmware DevelopmentC++PythonRTOS Microcontroller CodeLinux Kernel MaintenanceDebugging Equipment UsageReading SchematicsARM Assembly Code DebuggingDevice-Level Software

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

OscilloscopeLogic AnalyzerMultimeterQualcomm SoCsNvidia SoCs

Industry Keywords

Embedded SystemsSkydio DronesElectronics DesignDevice-Level SoftwareE-Verify

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidAssemblyLinuxPythonRTOSC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement embedded software running on Skydio drones and accessory product lines, such as Skydio Dock
Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems, including cameras, radios, and flight controllers
Bring up and debug new hardware
Write interfaces and drivers for sensors, cameras, and other devices
Work on bare-metal and RTOS microcontroller code, generally for STM32 products
Integrate and write code for embedded Linux and Android platforms using Qualcomm and Nvidia SoCs
Maintain associated Linux kernels
Help design and bring up new electronics
Collaborate closely with hardware and software teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Junior, senior, or MS-level college student
Industry experience developing device-level embedded software or firmware
Practical experience writing firmware/embedded code for a physical device
Proficiency with C++ within embedded systems
Proficiency with Python for testing, experimentation, and tools development
Ability to write clean code with appropriate abstraction boundaries
Ability to read schematics
Ability to use standard debugging equipment, including oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and multimeter
Ability to investigate complex problems
Bonus: embedded Linux userspace and kernel development
Bonus: debugging systems at ARM assembly code level
Ability to work in the United States, as Skydio uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility

Benefits

Comp & perks

12-week internship
Inclusive, multidisciplinary work environment
Equal employment opportunity
Consideration without regard to protected characteristics
E-Verify employment eligibility confirmation for U.S. positions