Middleware Software Engineer Intern - Fall 2026

Skydio • San Mateo, CA

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About The Position

Skydio is seeking interns for the Fall 2026 Season. The Device Platform - Middleware team is responsible for the foundational infrastructure that underlies Skydio devices. The software developed and maintained by this team sits between the kernel and application layers of Skydio’s autonomous drones and accessory products. This includes software updates, logging, media management, inter-process communication, and the event loop. At this critical layer, the team collaborates cross-functionally with Embedded Systems, Design, Flight Test, and Customer Support. As a 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.

Requirements

• A junior, senior, or MS-level student, preferably having taken Computer Systems classes.
• Experience with C++ and Python.
• An understanding of concurrency – multi-threading, multi-processing, and how to handle race conditions.
• Ability to write clean code with appropriate abstraction boundaries.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and propose effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software that runs on the drone and our growing accessory product lines.
• Work on real projects that have a visible impact on our products.
• Design clear, simple APIs for complex infrastructure.
• Evaluate the performance and reliability of our system middleware.
• Work closely with other members of the Middleware team.
• Have a strong sense of ownership and autonomy over your work.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern