Autonomy Engineer Intern - Build Next-Gen Drone AI

Speedrun Talent Network; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

Sick leave

Holiday pay

401K savings plan

Job summary

Skydio is the leading US drone company and a pioneer in autonomous flight. The Autonomy Intern will work with a world-class computer vision team to architect and implement algorithms across drones powered by Skydio.

The role pairs you with core software developers to own a project that advances our capabilities, with a strong math, theory, and software foundation and the opportunity to contribute to the next generation of autonomy technologies.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in math, theory, and software development.
• Interest in directly contributing to autonomy algorithms and real products.
• Collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Enable rapid research and development of intelligent systems with advanced autonomous capabilities beyond anything that exists today.
• Research, prototype, and assess feasibility of new approaches.
• Imagine and implement new features that unlock magic for users.
• Characterize and quantify the performance of core components of the software and hardware stack.

Skills

C++/Python

Computer vision

Deep learning

Motion planning

Dynamics & controls

3D graphics

Embedded software

Distributed systems

Tools/infrastructure

Mobile

Job description

Skydio is the leading US drone company and a pioneer in autonomous flight. The Autonomy Intern will work with a world-class computer vision team to architect and implement algorithms across drones powered by Skydio.

The role pairs you with core software developers to own a project that advances our capabilities, with a strong math, theory, and software foundation and the opportunity to contribute to the next generation of autonomy technologies.