# Autonomy Engineer Intern, Simulation & Robotics, 2027 (HQ) at Skydio

- Company: Skydio
- What the company does: AI-powered autonomous drones for Drone as First Responder (DFR), critical infrastructure inspection, tactical ISR, site security, surveying and mapping. Backed by Accel, a16z and IVP.
- Company website: http://www.skydio.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Internship
- Location: San Mateo, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-26
- Apply by: 2026-12-10
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/skydio/6f5caf41-fa1d-4208-9bdc-82c72e5d3f17?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/skydio-autonomy-engineer-intern-simulation-and-robotics-2027-hq/

## About the role

The core of our system is the computer vision algorithms that allow drones to understand the world around them. You will architect and implement the algorithms that run on every drone powered by Skydio as part of a world class computer vision and deep learning team with researchers who have pushed the state of the art in academia and industry. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Strong software engineering experience with C++ and Python
- Experience building complex systems where performance, determinism, or correctness matter
- Comfort reasoning about time-synchronized systems, state machines, or real-time execution
- Ability to work in a large, evolving codebase with multiple stakeholders
- Interest in robotics, simulation, or physical systems (prior robotics experience is a plus, not a requirement)
- Robotics, simulation, game engines, or real-time systems

Tags: R&D

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