Embedded Software Engineer Intern

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 :

We are looking for interns for the Summer 2026 Season. Reliable embedded firmware acts as the brain stem of our autonomous drones and accessory products bridging the gap between the algorithms and the sensors / mechanical hardware. As an Embedded Software Engineering Intern, you will have the opportunity to help define and develop functionality for internal teams and / or current & future products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

An ideal intern candidate is a junior, senior, or MS-level college student with industry experience developing device-level embedded software or firmware.

About the team : Our team is responsible for large portions of the software engineering stack, working on a wide variety of subsystems. We write bare metal and RTOS microcontroller code (generally STM32 product line), integrate and write code for embedded linux and android platforms (Qualcomm and Nvidia SOCs), maintain the associated linux kernels, and help design and bring up all new electronics.

• We work closely with both the hardware team and the rest of the software organization, creating the foundation for the rest of the Skydio software team to build upon.

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What makes you a good fit :

Compensation Range : The hourly base salary range for this position is $47 / hr for Undergrad, $53 / hr for Graduate students, and $58 for PhD students

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