Join Skydio as a Mobile Software Engineer Intern to design and develop innovative drone interfaces for a diverse audience.
Posted by employer 17 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 10 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 10 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Design and prototype advanced drone interfaces
- Refine mobile experience for release
- Contribute to user interfaces for autonomous flying camera
- Incorporate augmented reality and in-app content creation
- Iterate on designs based on user feedback
Must have
- Experience developing mobile applications on Android
Nice to have
- Experience in C++ and OpenGL
- Ability to create tools using Python scripts
- Experience with IoT or embedded devices using Android NDK
- Shipped code to the App Store or Google Play store
Requirements
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
The Mobile Software Engineer Intern at Skydio will focus on designing and refining user interfaces for advanced drone applications, enhancing the mobile experience for a diverse range of users. Key skills include proficiency in Android development using Kotlin and familiarity with tools like Android Studio and Gradle, while experience with C++ and OpenGL is advantageous. This role is ideal for senior or master's-level students with a background in mobile app development and a keen interest in creating intuitive interfaces. Skydio emphasizes collaboration and values diverse perspectives within its innovative team.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 21, 2026. Last confirmed on Skydio's careers page October 21, 2026.
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 Architecture Components, Android Studio, C++, Gradle, Jetpack Compose, Kotlin.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Skydio targets intern candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Internship for this Mobile Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027 role at Skydio.
From the original posting
About the role:
We are looking for interns for Summer 2027. Truly autonomous drones are a new product category that demands a new kind of mobile experience. Forget complex joysticks and awkward tilt-controls: we are crafting completely novel interactions that leverage Skydio’s onboard intelligence to empower a much broader, more diverse audience of drone users.
An ideal intern candidate is a senior, or MS-level college student with practical project and/or industry experience developing mobile applications on Android.
How you’ll make an impact:
Design, prototype, and refine advanced drone interfaces, and then polish a consistent mobile experience for release to the world.
Contribute to the development of user interfaces for the world’s most advanced autonomous flying camera.
Combine your knowledge of Android ecosystems with our Drone Intelligence API to help create a new gold standard for what a drone app should be.
Improve user experiences by incorporating augmented reality, in-app content creation, and sharing capabilities.
Iterate on designs based on user feedback, internal testing, and your own experiences piloting Skydio drones.
What makes you a good fit:
You have a passion for meticulously crafted interfaces that strike the correct balance between ease-of-use, elegance, and power.
For Android, we use: Kotlin, Android Studio, Gradle, adb, Linux, and follow best practices for app development using Android Architecture Components and Jetpack Compose
Experience in C++ and OpenGL is a big plus.
Ability to create tools and automate your workflows using Python scripts
You appreciate the value of code-review and other collaborative development practices.
Bonus points: You’ve shipped code to the App Store or Google Play store and have experienced the joys (and frustrations) of getting feedback from real users.
Experience with IoT or embedded devices using Android NDK
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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