Backend Software Engineer Intern

Join Wing as a Backend Software Engineer Intern to develop backend infrastructure for drone delivery operations in a hybrid Palo Alto program. Your Role Here’s what you will be doing: • Design, develop, test, and deploy backend services and APIs primarily using C++. • Collaborate with mentors and team members on code reviews, design discussions, and sprint planning. • Contribute to systems managing fleet inventory, aircraft maintenance logistics, and autonomous flight operations. • Work with technologies such as gRPC, Spanner, and Google's distributed systems infrastructure. • Assist in troubleshooting and resolving backend system issues. • Document design choices and implementation details. About You What you'll need: • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, graduating between December 2026 and August 2027. • Solid foundation in software engineering principles, data structures, and algorithms. • Experience or comfort with C++. • Understanding of API design principles (e.g., gRPC, REST). • Ability to learn new technologies and systems quickly. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with eagerness to work in a team environment. • Willingness to ask questions and seek guidance. Compensation & Benefits • Paid 12-week summer internship. • Salary range: $118,000 - $122,000 USD (US base salary range). • Benefits included. Training & Development • Opportunity to gain hands-on backend software engineering experience in drone delivery. • Work on impactful projects affecting global operations and scalability. • Learn from a talented and supportive team of engineers at an Alphabet company. • Develop skills in C++, API design, and large-scale distributed systems. Career Progression • Be at the forefront of shaping the future of autonomous logistics. This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible Report this job Apply tot his job