Cloud Platform & Infra Intern — Scale Real-Time Drone Tech

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

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a Cloud Platform and Infrastructure intern to help build and scale cloud systems critical for autonomous flight and edge environments. You will contribute to scalability, deployment, and telemetry across cloud and air-gapped setups on a variety of projects.

The ideal candidate is a curious student with hands-on experience in web applications or backend data systems, proficient in C/C++, Python, Golang, or JavaScript/TypeScript, and familiar with REST APIs, Linux, databases, and

Qualifications

• Solid CS fundamentals and hands-on project experience.
• Experience developing complex web applications or backend data systems.
• Proficiency in C/C++, Python, Golang, and/or JavaScript/TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Tackle scalability and deployment in cloud and air-gapped environments.
• Design and improve core cloud infrastructure and CI/CD systems.
• Enhance telemetry, observability, and developer productivity.
• Develop test frameworks for simulating vehicle states and tests.

Skills

CS fundamentals

Web app development

Backend data systems

C/C++

Python

Golang

JavaScript/TypeScript

REST APIs

Linux

Cloud services

Education

Pursuing Computer Science degree (Undergrad/Grad)

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

Redis

Memcached

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Skydio is seeking a Cloud Platform and Infrastructure intern to help build and scale cloud systems critical for autonomous flight and edge environments. You will contribute to scalability, deployment, and telemetry across cloud and air-gapped setups on a variety of projects.

The ideal candidate is a curious student with hands-on experience in web applications or backend data systems, proficient in C/C++, Python, Golang, or JavaScript/TypeScript, and familiar with REST APIs, Linux, databases, and