Summer 2026 Internship: Software Engineer

Software Engineer Intern

Darkhive is making robotics accessible. Established in 2021, we are focused on the application of robotics in the public safety and defense communities. Our approach in accessibility is built on three pillars: low-cost, ease-of-use, and open interface design.

With our autonomy software stack, military and public safety users intuitively interact with our robotics platforms which enable them to understand their environment and make decisions when it matters most. Our palm-sized, autonomous drone demonstrates the capabilities of our integrated software and hardware solutions.

Darkhive is a growing group of U.S. Special Operations veterans, aerospace engineers, robotics perception experts, DevSecOps, defense technology executives, and superb support staff-above all, we are mission first team. We believe that the U.S. and our allies around the world deserve high-quality, affordable tools that keep them safe when each second counts.

If you are a free-thinking problem solver who is looking for a highly collaborative and innovative environment, apply with Darkhive today!

We are seeking a Software Engineering Intern to help develop and optimize the software that powers our drone systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who is eager to gain hands-on experience working with drone technologies and contributing to real-world projects.

Responsibilities:

• 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

The Software Engineering Intern will work alongside our experienced software team during Summer 2026. This role is a full-time, non-exempt, non-supervisory role reporting to one of Darkhive's Software experts. Hybrid work (part remote/part at Darkhive HQ) is preferred. This position pays $28/hour for approximately 10-12 weeks.