Autonomy Engineer Intern (Computer Vision/Deep Learning, Fall 2026)

About the role

Join Skydio, a leading drone technology company, as an Autonomy Engineer Intern. You will work with a world-class computer vision and deep learning team, architecting and implementing algorithms that power our drones. This internship offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our products and advance your skills in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Key missions: Architect and implement algorithms for drones, focusing on computer vision and deep learning.. Assume direct ownership of a project that advances the capabilities of the team and products.. Research, prototype, and assess the feasibility of new approaches to intelligent systems. Profile: - Solid software engineering foundation and a commitment to writing clean, well-architected code - Demonstrated enthusiasm for one or more of the following: computer vision, deep learning, motion planning, dynamics and controls, 3D graphics, distributed systems, and tools/infrastructure - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, small team environment - High proficiency in C++ and/or Python and PyTorch - If you have a strong foundation in math, theory, and software development and you are interested in directly contributing to the development of the next generation of autonomy algorithms and pushing them into real products, we would love to hear from you