Software Engineer Intern

Skydio

. Build and scale cloud systems supporting autonomous drones and real-time cloud connectivity .

Posted 10/14/2026internshipSan Mateo • California • United StatesEntry Level💰 $47 - $58 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in cloud systems development and deployment, with a strong foundation in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, and Golang. Familiarity with cloud service offerings and backend data systems is essential for optimizing performance and enhancing developer productivity.

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Cloud Systems DevelopmentC/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingREST-ful API FamiliarityAWS Cloud Services

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Hard Skills

C/C++PythonGolangJavascriptTypescriptREST-ful APIsLinux ConfigurationRelational DatabasesPostgresMySQL

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD SystemsCaching SystemsRedisMemcachedCloud Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

Cloud ConnectivityAutonomous DronesTelemetryObservabilityDeployment Techniques

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptLinuxMySQLPostgresPythonRedisTypeScriptC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and scale cloud systems supporting autonomous drones and real-time cloud connectivity
Tackle scalability and deployment in cloud and air-gapped environments
Design and improve core cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems
Enhance telemetry, observability, and developer productivity
Build feature-flag and functionality-rollout systems
Profile server and backend workloads and optimize performance or resource utilization
Develop test frameworks for simulating vehicle states and testing application behavior
Develop and package small form factor Skydio cloud offerings for airgapped or edge environments
Use available tools and AI to accelerate understanding and productivity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Junior, senior, or master’s student
Solid computer science fundamentals
Meaningful project and/or internship experience developing complex web applications or backend data systems
Proficiency with C/C++, Python, Golang, and/or Javascript/Typescript
Familiarity with REST-ful APIs
Familiarity with Linux operating system configuration
Familiarity with build tools
Familiarity with relational databases such as Postgres and MySQL
Familiarity with caching systems such as Redis and Memcached
Understanding of cloud service offerings such as AWS, GCP, and Azure
Understanding of deployment techniques and configuration management
Availability to start in May, June, or July 2027

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive, multidisciplinary work environment
Equal employment opportunity protections