Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027
About The Position
With best-in-class autonomy and real-time cloud connectivity, drones are becoming critical infrastructure for solving real-world problems faster, safer, and more efficiently. As an intern on the Cloud Platform and Infrastructure team, you’ll help build and scale the cloud systems that make this possible. Our team works across a wide range of challenges and we go where we're needed: Tackling scalability and deployment in both cloud and air-gapped environments, Designing and improving core cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems, Enhancing telemetry, observability, and developer productivity. The variety of work means there are plenty of opportunities to learn and have a meaningful impact on how Skydio builds and delivers software. The ideal candidate is a junior, senior, or master’s student with hands-on experience developing complex web applications or backend systems, but above all, we're looking for a highly curious and resourceful candidate, capable of using tools and AI at their disposal to accelerate their understanding and productivity.
Requirements
- Solid computer science fundamentals.
- Meaningful project and/or internship experience developing complex web applications or backend data systems.
- Proficiency with C/C++, Python, Golang, and/or Javascript/Typescript.
- Familiarity with REST-ful APIs, Linux operating system configuration, build tools, relational databases (e.g. Postgres, MySQL) and caching systems (Redis, Memcached).
- Understanding of cloud service offerings (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure), deployment techniques, and configuration management.
Nice To Haves
- Highly curious and resourceful candidate, capable of using tools and AI at their disposal to accelerate their understanding and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Help build and scale cloud systems.
- Tackle scalability and deployment in both cloud and air-gapped environments.
- Design and improve core cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems.
- Enhance telemetry, observability, and developer productivity.
Benefits
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
