Autonomy Developer Tools Intern

Telemetry Today LLC; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 54,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a Research Intern to design and implement scalable tools and infrastructure for autonomy development and testing. You will work closely with core software teams to advance our autonomy algorithms and developer workflows.

Responsibilities include building replay/analysis systems, simulation/test coverage, and developer tooling. Proficiency in C++ and Python and experience with robotics-related frameworks are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ and Python, with strong performance focus and multi-threaded systems.
• Experience with simulation frameworks, time-synchronized data systems, or state-machine-driven apps.
• Familiarity with structured data visualization, log processing, or developer tooling design.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and build robust replay and analysis systems for autonomy behavior.
• Develop scalable infrastructure for automated testing and failure triage.
• Operate at the interface between autonomy software and robotics middleware with clear APIs and data contracts.
• Design and implement high-quality developer infrastructure and tools for reliable, fast iteration.

Skills

C++

Python

multithreaded systems

time-synchronized data systems

state machines

debugging

Tools

simulation frameworks

log processing pipelines

robotics middleware

developer tooling design

Job description

Skydio is seeking a Research Intern to design and implement scalable tools and infrastructure for autonomy development and testing. You will work closely with core software teams to advance our autonomy algorithms and developer workflows.

Responsibilities include building replay/analysis systems, simulation/test coverage, and developer tooling. Proficiency in C++ and Python and experience with robotics-related frameworks are preferred.