Mobile Software Engineer Intern - 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

Mobile Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

San Mateo, California, United States- Intern

About the role

We are looking for interns for Summer 2027. Truly autonomous drones are a new product category that demands a new kind of mobile experience. Forget complex joysticks and awkward tilt-controls: we are crafting completely novel interactions that leverage Skydio’s onboard intelligence to empower a much broader, more diverse audience of drone users.

An ideal intern candidate is a senior, or MS-level college student with practical project and/or industry experience developing mobile applications on Android.

How you’ll make an impact

Design, prototype, and refine advanced drone interfaces, and then polish a consistent mobile experience for release to the world.

Contribute to the development of user interfaces for the world’s most advanced autonomous flying camera.

Combine your knowledge of Android ecosystems with our Drone Intelligence API to help create a new gold standard for what a drone app should be.

Improve user experiences by incorporating augmented reality, in-app content creation, and sharing capabilities.

Iterate on designs based on user feedback, internal testing, and your own experiences piloting Skydio drones.

What makes you a good fit

• You have a passion for meticulously crafted interfaces that strike the correct balance between ease-of-use, elegance, and power.
• For Android, we use: Kotlin, Android Studio, Gradle, adb, Linux, and follow best practices for app development using Android Architecture Components and Jetpack Compose.
• Experience in C++ and OpenGL is a big plus.
• Ability to create tools and automate your workflows using Python scripts.
• You appreciate the value of code-review and other collaborative development practices.
• Bonus points: You’ve shipped code to the App Store or Google Play store and have experienced the joys (and frustrations) of getting feedback from real users.
• Experience with IoT or embedded devices using Android NDK.

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $58 for PhD students*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.

*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.

Culture & Diversity

At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

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Skydio provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

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