Pyka · 13 hours ago
Software Engineering Intern
Alameda, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$40/hr - $40/hrPyka is focused on providing safe, clean, and cost-effective transportation through autonomous electric aviation. As a Software Engineering Intern, you will work directly with the Software Engineering team on projects that support the company's autonomous electric aircraft, gaining hands-on experience in software development and testing within a collaborative environment.
AerospaceAgricultureAir TransportationAutonomous VehiclesManufacturingRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Own a well-scoped software project contributing to our autopilot stack, our ground control software, or our test infrastructure and analysis tools
Develop, test, and iterate on software used in simulation, testing, or flight support
Collaborate with engineers across software, hardware, and flight operations
Investigate and debug issues discovered during testing or flight operations
Present your work and what you’ve learned at the end of your internship
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related field, graduating in 2026 or 2027
A genuine interest in autonomous systems, robotics, aviation, safety-critical software, or sustainability
Experience with C++
Experience working in a Linux environment
Familiarity with version control (e.g. Git)
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to work in a complex technical codebase
Benefits
Employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays, generous PTO, and additional unpaid time off
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
Company
Pyka
Pyka is a robotics company on a mission to build the most useful autonomous aircraft on Earth.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (1)
2023 (1)
2022 (1)
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$88.1MKey Investors
Obvious VenturesPrime Movers Lab
2024-09-23Series B· $40M
2022-04-26Series A· $37M
2019-12-24Seed· $8M
Leadership Team
Michael Norcia
Co-Founder, CEO/CTO
Chuma Ogunwole
Co-Founder and COO
Recent News
2026-01-23
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