Cloud Platform Engineer Intern: Backend & AI Tools

Perot Jain; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio, the leading US drone company, is seeking an intern for the Cloud Platform and Infrastructure team. You’ll help build and scale the cloud systems that enable autonomous flight and secure, real‑time data flows across edge and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate is a junior, senior, or master’s student with hands‑on experience developing complex web applications or backend data systems, and a curious, resourceful mindset.

Qualifications

• Solid computer science fundamentals.
• Meaningful project or internship experience developing complex web applications or backend data systems.
• Proficiency with C/C++, Python, Golang, and/or Javascript/Typescript.
• Familiarity with REST-ful APIs, Linux, build tools, databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and caching systems.
• Understanding of cloud service offerings (AWS, GCP, Azure).

Responsibilities

• Build and scale cloud systems for Skydio's platform and infrastructure.
• Tackle scalability and deployment in both cloud and air-gapped environments.
• Design and improve core cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines.
• Enhance telemetry, observability, and developer productivity.

Skills

CS fundamentals

Web applications

Backend systems

C/C++

Python

Golang

JavaScript/TypeScript

REST APIs

Linux

Databases

Cloud platforms

Job description

Skydio, the leading US drone company, is seeking an intern for the Cloud Platform and Infrastructure team. You’ll help build and scale the cloud systems that enable autonomous flight and secure, real‑time data flows across edge and cloud environments.

The ideal candidate is a junior, senior, or master’s student with hands‑on experience developing complex web applications or backend data systems, and a curious, resourceful mindset.