UTM Software Engineer Intern, Summer 2026
About 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 two 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. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.
About the Role:
Wing is looking for a UTM Software Engineering Intern to join our UTM Team based in Palo Alto, CA.
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.
- Optimize the performance of scalable backend services.
- Profile production compute utilization and identify bottlenecks.
- Work with large-scale technical infrastructure.
What You’ll Need:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027
- Experience with C++, or ability to quickly pick up C++ with experience in similar languages like Java, Python, or C.
- Strong examples of previous engineering experience from past internships, research, 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 an Alphabet-backed company.
- Make a real impact on Wing's ability to unlock more airspace and expand into new markets.
The US base salary range for this internship position is the salary range below + 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.
Salary Range
$118,000 - $122,000 USD
Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
If you have a need that requires accommodation during the interview process due to a disability or special need, please let us know by completing our Candidate Accommodations Request Form.
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