PhD Autonomy Engineer Intern: Drone CV & AI R&D

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, CA is seeking a PhD Research Intern to architect and implement computer vision and autonomy algorithms that power our drone platforms.

You will work closely with a world-class CV team and own a project that advances Skydio's capabilities from concept to prototype. You should have a strong foundation in math and software development, with relevant research, and be fluent in C++ and Python.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in math, theory, and software development with relevant research.
• Excellent C++/Python programming.
• Experience with computer vision or autonomous systems is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement onboard/offboard computer vision algorithms.
• Collaborate with core software team and own a project.
• Evaluate performance of autonomy components.
• Translate research into prototype implementations.

Skills

C++

Python

Computer vision

Deep learning

Motion planning

Drones autonomy

Tools

Git

Job description

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, CA is seeking a PhD Research Intern to architect and implement computer vision and autonomy algorithms that power our drone platforms.

You will work closely with a world-class CV team and own a project that advances Skydio's capabilities from concept to prototype. You should have a strong foundation in math and software development, with relevant research, and be fluent in C++ and Python.