Software Engineer Intern

Darkhive

internship

Posted on: 9/17/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $28 per hour

Entry Level

AndroidDockerKubernetesPython

About the role

Assist in the development of software for drone systems, including flight control, navigation, and data processing
Write, test, and debug code for real-time systems and embedded software
Contribute to software design and architecture discussions, focusing on optimizing performance and scalability
Collaborate with hardware engineers to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware components
Participate in code reviews, troubleshooting, and debugging to resolve software issues
Document software features, design decisions, and development progress
Work alongside our experienced software team during Summer 2026; full-time, non-exempt, non-supervisory role reporting to one of Darkhive's Software experts; Hybrid work preferred; Pay $28/hour for approximately 10-12 weeks

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Sophomore or junior status preferred
Strong interest in software development and drone technology
Experience with programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or similar
Familiarity with software development tools like Git, IDEs (e.g. VS Code or IntelliJ), and debugging tools
Basic understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software design principles
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a passion for learning
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Ability to travel 1-2 weeks to our headquarters in San Antonio
Bonus Qualifications:
Experience with embedded systems or real-time programming
Familiarity with drone technologies, robotics, or flight control systems
Experience with mobile app development on Android
Familiarity with containerization and technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes