Mobile Software Engineer Intern - Drone UX (Summer 2027)

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

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. seeks a Mobile Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in San Mateo, CA. You will design, prototype, and refine advanced drone interfaces, leveraging Skydio’s onboard intelligence to empower a broader user base.

You’ll work on Android ecosystems using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and OpenGL, with Python tooling and NDK experience a plus. The role emphasizes AR, in-app content creation, sharing features, and iteration based on user feedback and testing.

Qualifications

• Senior or MS-level student with practical mobile app development experience on Android.
• Experience with Android stacks and Jetpack components is preferred.
• Experience with IoT/embedded devices and OpenGL/C++ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and refine drone interfaces for a mobile experience.
• Develop and polish a consistent Android UI for Skydio drones.
• Integrate Drone Intelligence API and AR features into the app.
• Iterate designs based on user feedback and testing.

Skills

Kotlin

Android Studio

Gradle

adb

Linux

Android Architecture Components

Jetpack Compose

C++

OpenGL

Python scripts

Tools

Android Studio

Gradle

adb

Linux

NDK

Job description

Skydio, Inc. seeks a Mobile Software Engineer Intern for Summer 2027 in San Mateo, CA. You will design, prototype, and refine advanced drone interfaces, leveraging Skydio’s onboard intelligence to empower a broader user base.

You’ll work on Android ecosystems using Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and OpenGL, with Python tooling and NDK experience a plus. The role emphasizes AR, in-app content creation, sharing features, and iteration based on user feedback and testing.