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Backend Software Engineering Intern, Operational Tooling

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 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 is looking for an intern to join the Operational Tooling team based in Palo Alto, CA. Our team is building the next generation of systems to manage Wing’s aircraft automation and logistics tools. We build reliable, traceable, safe, and performant systems focused on Wing’s ability to scale. 

In this role, you will:

Collaborate with our team to design, develop, and test innovative solutions that directly influence how we manage fleet inventory, streamline aircraft logistics, and address the challenges of autonomous flight. You’ll play a pivotal role in solving the complexities of drone delivery by creating automation tools that scale our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

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 in API design.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team 
  • Ability to identify challenging problems and potential solutions with guidance from a mentor, and work toward them with a high degree of independence.
  • Experience/comfort with C++
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Willingness to learn
  • Passion about logistics management.

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 logistics management & automation initiatives.

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 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, a subsidiary of Alphabet, has built a small, lightweight aircraft and navigation system that can deliver small packages-including food, medicine and household items-directly to homes in minutes. Created in 2012, Wing has conducted more than ...

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DATE POSTED
November 14, 2024

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