Autonomous Drone Delivery Backend Intern

wing; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the Execution & Topology team in Palo Alto, CA. You will design, develop, and test backend software in C++ powering our drone delivery network, from location management to flight coordination.

This 12-week paid summer internship is hybrid/in-person in Palo Alto with May or June start dates; you will collaborate with engineers, gain real-world experience, and contribute to scalable, safe autonomous operations.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, graduating between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Strong foundation in data structures, algorithms, and software design.
• Ability to read and understand C++ (experience with C++ preferred).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong examples of previous engineering experience from past internships and/or academic or extracurricular projects.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test backend software solutions in C++ that directly impact how we manage our delivery network topology, allocate fleet resources, and coordinate autonomous flight operations.
• Build and enhance core backend services and APIs that manage geospatial network locations and turn requests to move aircraft or packages into safe, coordinated drone missions.
• Collaborate with engineers across Execution & Topology and partner teams to build reliable features and integrate with distributed systems.
• Write well-tested, maintainable production code that enables our network to adapt to dynamic environments.

Skills

C++

Data structures

Algorithms

Software design

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Wing is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the Execution & Topology team in Palo Alto, CA. You will design, develop, and test backend software in C++ powering our drone delivery network, from location management to flight coordination.

This 12-week paid summer internship is hybrid/in-person in Palo Alto with May or June start dates; you will collaborate with engineers, gain real-world experience, and contribute to scalable, safe autonomous operations.