Autonomy Engineer Intern, Simulation & Robotics, 2027 (Zurich)

📋 Description

• Core Simulator Architecture: Design, implement, and evolve the foundational architecture of the
• Physics and Dynamics: Improve and extend physics models governing vehicle motion, interactions with
• Sensor and Hardware Simulation: Build high-fidelity simulations of cameras, IMUs, and other onboard
• Autonomy Stack Integration: Run and validate the full Skydio autonomy stack in simulation, ensuring
• Feature Development on Top of the Core: Implement simulator capabilities that unlock new workflows
• Performance and Fidelity: Profile, optimize, and improve simulator performance while continuously

🎯 Requirements

• 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

🎁 Benefits

• Hourly rate: $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Masters, and $70/hr for PhD students.
• Eligible to enroll in benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends (for