Mobile Software Engineer Intern - Summer 2027

The role

This intern will design, prototype, and refine advanced drone interfaces. You will contribute to user interfaces for autonomous flying cameras and improve user experiences using augmented reality and in-app content creation.

What you will do

• Design, prototype, and refine advanced drone interfaces
• Polish a consistent mobile experience for release
• Contribute to the development of user interfaces for autonomous flying cameras
• Combine knowledge of Android ecosystems with Drone Intelligence API
• Improve user experiences by incorporating augmented reality, in-app content creation, and sharing capabilities
• Iterate on designs based on user feedback, internal testing, and piloting Skydio drones

Required qualifications

• Senior or MS-level college student
• Practical project and/or industry experience developing mobile applications on Android
• Knowledge of Kotlin, Android Studio, Gradle, adb, Linux, Android Architecture Components and Jetpack Compose
• Ability to create tools and automate workflows using Python scripts
• Appreciation for code-review and collaborative development practices

Nice to have

• Experience in C++ and OpenGL
• Shipped code to the App Store or Google Play store
• Experience with IoT or embedded devices using Android NDK

Before you apply

• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession.