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Skydio

2mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Summer Internship
  • Data
    Software Engineering
  • San Mateo

AI generated summary

  • You should have a solid software engineering foundation, proficiency in Python/JavaScript, and experience with web apps or backend systems. Familiarity with APIs, Linux, databases, and cloud services is essential.
  • You will enhance the Skydio Platform by developing web front-ends, APIs, and applications for fleet and asset management, focusing on secure, scalable software for real-time drone data and video.

Requirements

  • Solid software engineering foundation and a commitment to writing clean, well-architected code
  • You are a junior, senior, or MS-level student with meaningful project and/or internship experience developing complex web applications or backend data systems.
  • Bonus points for experience shipping products or features within a collaborative engineering team environment.
  • Proficiency with Python and/or Javascript/Typescript
  • Familiarity with REST-ful APIs, Linux operating system configuration, build tools, relational databases (Postgres, MySQL) and caching systems (Redis, Memcached)
  • Understanding of cloud service offerings (AWS, GCP), deployment techniques, and configuration management
  • Bonus points for familiarity with robotics software development concepts or real-time networking

Responsibilities

  • Leverage your past experiences, best practices, and open-ended problem solving skills to help make the world more productive, creative, and safe with autonomous drones.
  • Build out customer-facing product features to enhance existing capabilities and/or enable new use cases on the Skydio Platform
  • Develop web front-ends, APIs, and drone and server-side applications for fleet management, photo and video asset management, 3D reconstruction, and more
  • Develop secure, efficient, observable, scalable, and robust software for dealing with real-time data and video from fleets of Skydio drones

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Software Engineer Intern role at Skydio?

The primary focus of the Software Engineer Intern role is to work on developing cloud features and infrastructure that support autonomous drone technology, including building customer-facing product features and developing applications for fleet management and real-time data processing.

What educational background is required for this internship?

An ideal candidate is a junior, senior, or MS-level college student with practical project and/or internship experience in software development, particularly in complex web applications or backend data systems.

What programming languages are preferred for this position?

Proficiency in Python and/or Javascript/Typescript is preferred for this position.

Are there any bonus points for specific experiences?

Yes, candidates can earn bonus points for experience in shipping products within a collaborative engineering team environment and familiarity with robotics software development concepts or real-time networking.

What technologies should applicants be familiar with?

Applicants should be familiar with RESTful APIs, Linux operating system configuration, build tools, relational databases (like Postgres and MySQL), caching systems (like Redis and Memcached), as well as cloud service offerings (such as AWS and GCP).

What is the compensation range for this internship?

The hourly rate for this position is $41/hr for undergraduate students, $53/hr for graduate students, and $58/hr for PhD students, with compensation varying based on skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.

Does Skydio have a commitment to diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Skydio believes that diversity drives innovation and is committed to nurturing an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and experiences.

What are the project examples that interns might work on?

Interns might work on projects such as building customer-facing product features, developing web front-ends and APIs for drone fleet management, or creating software for real-time data management from Skydio drones.

What is the expected work environment for this internship?

The position may support remote work but typically operates in a hybrid format.

Will interns receive guidance and mentorship during the internship?

Yes, interns will likely have access to experienced team members for guidance and mentorship throughout their projects.

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Skydio

Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight.

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2014
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and world leader in autonomous flight. Skydio leverages breakthrough AI to create the world’s most intelligent flying machines for use by consumers, enterprises, and government customers. Founded in 2014, Skydio is made up of leading experts in AI, robotics, cameras, and electric vehicles from top companies, research labs, and universities from around the world. Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S. from its headquarters in San Mateo, CA, and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, CA, to offer the highest standards of supply chain, manufacturing and data security. Skydio is trusted by leading enterprises across a wide range of industry sectors and is backed by top investors and strategic partners including Andreessen Horowitz, Linse Capital, Next47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA.