Software Engineering Intern

Company: Wing Inflatables, Inc.
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: October 31, 2024

Job Description:

Software Engineering InternAbout Wing:Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing's fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on three continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. To do this, we must build a workforce that's representative of the global communities that we serve. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.About the Opportunity:Wing's UTM (Uncrewed Traffic Management) team builds products and services for pilots, regulators, and the public to enable safe and compliant drone operations. As a UTM Software Engineer Intern, you'll work on a diverse team of passionate individuals aspiring to make drone delivery an accessible reality for the world. Our engineers establish best practices to enable rapid iteration of resilient software products that scale regulatory compliance and unlock more airspace - enabling company goals of scale, efficiency, and profitability.In this role, you will:

• Help design and build systems that will be used by real-world customers.
• Develop scalable backend services.
• Work with large-scale technical infrastructure.
• Implement features for Drone Pilots around the world.What You'll Need:
  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, graduating between December 2025 and August 2026.
  • Experience with C++.
  • Strong examples of previous engineering experience from past internships and/or extracurricular projects.
  • Passion for Aviation and Drone technologies.This is your chance to:
    • Gain valuable experience at the forefront of the rapidly growing drone delivery industry.
    • Be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team at a company backed by Alphabet.
    • Make a real impact on Wing's ability to unlock more airspace and expand into new markets.About the Program:Wing is hosting a 12 week paid internship during the summer of 2025. It will be an in-person, hybrid internship based in Palo Alto, CA with start dates either in May or June.The US base salary range for this internship position is $118,000 - $122,000 USD + benefits. Wing's salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.At Wing, we don't just accept differences - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. If you think this position could be a fit but are unsure about applying, we would still love for you to do so!
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