Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Winter 2027
- Pay
- $47 – $58 per hour
- Location
- San Mateo, CA (Remote) · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry level
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- 16 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Firmware/embedded code development for physical devices
- C++ for embedded systems
- Python for testing and tools development
- Reading schematics
- Use of oscilloscope, logic analyzer, and multimeter
Also useful
- Embedded Linux userspace development
- Linux kernel development
- ARM assembly-level debugging
About the role
We are looking for interns for the Winter 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.
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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About Skydio
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 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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
From Skydio's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 24, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Embedded Software Engineer Intern - Winter 2027 posting at Skydio states compensation of $47 – $58 per hour. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Skydio's official career site.
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