Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems that automate repetitive manual work in real environments. Our robots run under tight latency, reliability, and hardware constraints, which makes software a core part of everything we ship.
Our software team builds the systems that connect models to hardware, manage fleets, and keep robots operating in production.
About the roleAs a Software Engineering Intern at Droyd, you’ll work across our backend and systems software stack. You’ll help build the infrastructure that powers learning, inference, control, and fleet operations for our robotic arms.
This role is based in San Francisco, CA. We’re an in-person company. We build faster that way.
In this role, you’llDesign and implement backend systems that integrate AI models with robotic hardware
Work on projects such as data pipelines, embedded and systems software, observability tooling, and fleet infrastructure
Help build and optimize low-latency streaming and video processing pipelines
Support integrations with external robotic systems, including ROS2 nodes and hardware interfaces
Are current juniors or seniors (or equivalent) studying computer science, computer engineering, or a related field
Are comfortable programming in languages such as Python, C++, or Rust
Have interest or experience in systems programming, embedded software, or robotics
Are willing to balance school and work in a fast-paced environment
Take ownership, learn quickly, and can carry projects forward with guidance
Experience with Linux systems, networking, or process management
Exposure to hardware interfaces such as UART, I2C, CAN, or similar protocols
Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD, or real-time systems
Droyd builds autonomous robotic systems to automate manual work for enterprises. We design the hardware, write the control and software stack, and deploy robots that operate in real production environments.
If we do this right, robots stop being demos and start being tools people rely on every day.
Join us and help build systems that ship.
Skills Required
- Current junior or senior (or equivalent) studying computer science, computer engineering, or related field
- Proficiency or comfort programming in Python, C++, or Rust
- Interest or experience in systems programming, embedded software, or robotics
- Ability to balance school and work in a fast-paced environment
- Takes ownership, learns quickly, and can carry projects forward with guidance
- Ability to work in-person in San Francisco, CA
- Experience with Linux systems, networking, or process management
- Exposure to hardware interfaces such as UART, I2C, CAN, or similar protocols
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, CI/CD, or real-time systems
- Familiarity or exposure to ROS2 and robotic system integrations
What We Do
Droyd develops autonomous robotic systems designed to automate repetitive manual work for enterprises within real production environments. By designing and manufacturing hardware and control stacks in-house, the company aims to transition robotics from demonstrations to essential infrastructure, specifically targeting the data center ecosystem.
