Skydio
PhD Autonomy Engineer Intern - Deep Learning / Computer Vision, 2027
San Mateo, California, United States · On-site · Internship · Posted Oct 25, 2026
About the job
Research and implement computer vision and autonomy algorithms that advance Skydio drone capabilities and can be deployed in products.
What you'll do
- Research, prototype, and assess the feasibility of new approaches.
- Implement features and autonomy algorithms for drone products.
- Characterize and quantify the performance of software and hardware components.
What they ask for
- High proficiency in C++ and/or Python.
- Solid software engineering foundation and commitment to clean, well-architected code.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm for at least one listed technical area, such as computer vision, deep learning, or motion planning.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, small team environment.
Pay
$70/hr USD (hourly rate for PhD students; base salary)
Tools
C++, Python
AI focus
Research and develop computer vision, deep learning, and autonomy algorithms for intelligent drone systems.
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