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 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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Skills Required
- Senior-level undergraduate or MS-level college student
- Practical project or industry experience developing Android mobile applications
- Knowledge of Android ecosystems and mobile application development
- Experience with Kotlin, Android Studio, Gradle, adb, Linux, Android Architecture Components, and Jetpack Compose
- Ability to create tools and automate workflows using Python scripts
- Understanding of code review and collaborative software development practices
- Experience with C++ and OpenGL
- Experience shipping applications to the App Store or Google Play
- Experience with IoT or embedded devices using Android NDK
Skydio Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is consistently highlighted in job postings and company profiles for full-time roles, and engineering compensation information indicates it is a meaningful part of total pay. This emphasis positions ownership as a core element of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is portrayed as generous, spanning PTO, paid holidays, sick time, and parental/family leave, with some mentions of company shutdowns. The breadth of options makes time away from work a notable strength of the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision, and mental-health benefits, often alongside FSAs/HSAs and protections such as life and disability insurance. These elements are presented as part of a comprehensive baseline for employees.
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What We Do
Skydio is the leading US drone company and world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. Our mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe with autonomous flight.
Why Work With Us
The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports enthusiasts to first responders to insurance claims adjusters.
