PhD Autonomy Engineer Intern - Drone CV & AI

First Roles; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio in San Mateo, CA is seeking a PhD Autonomy Engineer Intern to advance our autonomous drone technology. You will pair with core engineers and own a project that meaningfully advances our capabilities.

You will prototype new approaches in C++/Python, work on computer vision, deep learning, motion planning, and embedded software, and help turn research into real products in a fast-paced team. This internship offers hands-on impact, mentorship from leading researchers, and a pathway to future

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in math, theory, and software development.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for CV, DL, motion planning, or related areas.
• Solid software engineering with clean, well-architected code.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Enable rapid research and development of intelligent autonomous systems.
• Research, prototype, and assess feasibility of new approaches.
• Implement new features that unlock advanced capabilities for users.
• Characterize and quantify performance of core software/hardware components.

Skills

C++

Python

Computer vision

Deep learning

Motion planning

Dynamics and controls

3D graphics

Embedded software

Distributed systems

Mobile

Education

PhD candidate in a relevant field

Job description

Skydio in San Mateo, CA is seeking a PhD Autonomy Engineer Intern to advance our autonomous drone technology. You will pair with core engineers and own a project that meaningfully advances our capabilities.

You will prototype new approaches in C++/Python, work on computer vision, deep learning, motion planning, and embedded software, and help turn research into real products in a fast-paced team. This internship offers hands-on impact, mentorship from leading researchers, and a pathway to future