Middleware Software Engineer Intern - Fall 2026

About the role

The Device Platform - Middleware team at Skydio is responsible for the foundational infrastructure that underlies Skydio devices. This includes software updates, logging, media management, inter-process communication, and the event loop. Interns will work on real projects that have a visible impact on our products, collaborating with teams across the company such as Embedded Systems, Design, Flight Test, and Customer Support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software that runs on the drone and our growing accessory product lines.
• Work on real projects that have a visible impact on our products.
• Collaborate 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.

Qualifications

• Junior, senior, or MS-level student.
• Experience with C++ and Python.
• Understanding of concurrency – multi-threading, multi-processing, and handling race conditions.
• Ability to write clean code with appropriate abstraction boundaries.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Skills

• C++
• Python
• Concurrency (multi-threading, multi-processing)
• Abstraction boundaries
• Communication and collaboration
• Problem-solving and analytical skills

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on real projects that have a visible impact on our products.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ownership and autonomy over your work.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $58/hr for PhD students. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.

Schedule

Interns will work full-time, typically 40 hours per week.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance options
• Retirement savings plan

Contact

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. Applications can be submitted through our careers page.