Join Skydio as an Embedded Software Engineer Intern to develop firmware for autonomous drones in a collaborative environment.
Posted by employer 5 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 4 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 5 hours ago
What you'll build
- Develop and implement embedded software for drones
- Characterize and validate key subsystems
- Bring up and debug new hardware
- Write interfaces and drivers for devices
Must have
- Practical experience writing firmware/embedded code
- Proficiency with C++
- Proficiency with Python
Nice to have
- Embedded Linux userspace and kernel development
- Knowledge of debugging systems at ARM assembly code level
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Embedded Software Engineer Intern at Skydio will focus on developing and implementing firmware for autonomous drones and their accessory products, ensuring seamless integration between software and hardware. Key skills include proficiency in C++ and Python, along with experience in embedded systems and debugging tools. This role is ideal for junior or senior college students or those pursuing a master's degree, particularly those with a background in device-level software development. The team collaborates closely with hardware engineers, contributing to a multidisciplinary environment that values diverse perspectives.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Skydio lists $47–$58 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Android, C++, Embedded Systems, Linux, Python, RTOS.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Skydio targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 role at Skydio.
From the original posting
About the role:
We are looking for interns for the Summer 2027 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.
How you'll make an impact:
Develop and implement the embedded software that runs on the drone and our growing accessory product lines e.g. Skydio Dock
Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems (e.g. cameras, radios, flight controllers)
Bring up and debug new hardware
Write interfaces and drivers for sensors, cameras, and other devices
What makes you a good fit:
Practical experience writing firmware/embedded code for a physical device
Proficiency with C++ within the context of embedded systems
Proficiency with Python for testing, experimentation, and tools development
Ability to write clean code with appropriate abstraction boundaries
Ability to read schematics and use standard debugging equipment: oscilloscope, logic analyzer, multimeter
Ownership in digging into complex problems
Bonus points for embedded linux userspace and kernel development
Bonus points for knowledge of debugging systems at ARM assembly code level
Compensation Range: The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $58 for PhD students*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
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