Skydio
Manufacturing Software Engineer Intern - Winter 2027
San Mateo, California, United States · Hybrid · Internship · Posted Oct 14, 2026
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About the job
Build software and automated systems that support factory production, testing, and troubleshooting of Skydio drones and related products.
What you'll do
- Develop an AI-powered system to inspect drone hardware, identify potential repairs, and recommend rework using LLM agents and manufacturing APIs.
- Build and maintain manufacturing software and tools, including hardware-in-the-loop testing, deployment systems, and factory dashboards.
- Develop automation for production processes, including robot calibration and test fixtures for sensors and actuators.
What they ask for
- Very comfortable with Python.
- Strong coding fundamentals.
Pay
$47/hr USD base salary for Undergrad; $53/hr USD base salary for Graduate students; $70/hr USD base salary for PhD students
Tools
Python, Flask, C++, C, React, Typescript, Protobufs, AWS
AI focus
Develop an AI-powered hardware triage system using LLM agents and manufacturing APIs to test hardware, compare results with root-cause failure records, and suggest repairs.
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