Middleware Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

The Device Platform - Middleware team is responsible for the foundational infrastructure that underlies Skydio devices. The software sits between the kernel and application layers of Skydio's autonomous drones and accessory products, and includes software updates, logging, media management, inter-process communication, and the event loop. The team works cross-functionally with Embedded Systems, Design, Flight Test, and Customer Support. Interns will help define and develop functionality for internal teams and/or current and future products in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Interns are being sought for the Summer 2027 Season.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement software that runs on the drone and accessory product lines; Design clear, simple APIs for complex infrastructure; Evaluate the performance and reliability of system middleware; Work closely with other members of the Middleware team; Have a strong sense of ownership and autonomy over your work

Requirements

A junior, senior, or MS-level student, preferably having taken Computer Systems classes; Experience with C++ and Python; An understanding of concurrency (multi-threading, multi-processing, and how to handle race conditions); Ability to write clean code with appropriate abstraction boundaries; Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams; Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to debug complex issues and propose effective solutions

Nice to have

Having taken Computer Systems classes