Autonomy Software Tools Intern

Perot Jain; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 54,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a Research Intern to architect and implement computer vision and autonomy algorithms for drone systems. You will work with world-class researchers and developers to advance autonomy capabilities and deploy them into products.

You will own projects within a fast-paced robotics team, contribute to tooling for testing, simulation, and data analysis, and collaborate across autonomy, QA, and infrastructure groups to deliver impactful solutions.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in C++ and Python, with a strong grasp of performance-sensitive and multi-threaded systems.
• Experience with simulation frameworks, time-synchronized data systems, or state-machine-driven applications.
• Familiarity with structured data visualization, log processing, or developer tooling design.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment where requirements evolve and priorities shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable tools used across autonomy development and testing workflows.
• Collaborate with autonomy, QA, and infrastructure teams to gather requirements, align on priorities, and deliver impactful tooling.
• Build tools that streamline stages of the robotics development process.
• Take ownership of internal services from concept through deployment and monitoring.
• Contribute to the long-term vision and roadmap for developer tools that improve debugging efficiency, test coverage, and system understanding.

Skills

C++

Python

Simulation frameworks

Log processing

Data visualization

Communication

Adaptability

Performance-sensitive systems

Multithreading

Developer tooling

Tools

Simulation frameworks

Job description

Skydio is seeking a Research Intern to architect and implement computer vision and autonomy algorithms for drone systems. You will work with world-class researchers and developers to advance autonomy capabilities and deploy them into products.

You will own projects within a fast-paced robotics team, contribute to tooling for testing, simulation, and data analysis, and collaborate across autonomy, QA, and infrastructure groups to deliver impactful solutions.