Skydio

Autonomy Software Engineer

Skydio

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: San MateoCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $147,000 - $210,000 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Build cutting-edge autonomous capabilities through cross functional collaboration with various teams
  • Develop core robotics algorithms to expand our autonomous operational envelope in challenging environmental conditions
  • Triage customer issues, recognize trends, and enhance system resilience
  • Research investments in simulated and real-life test infrastructure
  • Maintain the highest standards for code quality

Requirements

  • 1+ years of experience writing production level code for autonomous robots, preferably flying robots
  • High level of proficiency in C++ and Python
  • Practical experience implementing state of the art algorithms in a robotics-adjacent area including computer vision, state estimation, motion planning, controls, sensor characterization and integration, UAS software and hardware development
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and a commitment to writing clean, well-designed, maintainable, readable code
Benefits
  • Competitive base salaries
  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits packages
  • Relocation assistance for eligible roles
  • Enrollment in the Company’s group health insurance plans
  • Paid vacation time
  • Sick leave
  • Holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
C++Pythonrobotics algorithmscomputer visionstate estimationmotion planningcontrolssensor characterizationUAS software developmentUAS hardware development
Soft Skills
cross functional collaborationproblem solvingtrend recognitionsystem resiliencecommitment to code quality