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Skydio · 1 day ago

Staff Software Engineer - Embedded

positionSan Mateo, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff
money$226K/yr - $282K/yr

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, seeking a Staff Software Engineer - Embedded to architect and lead the development of embedded software for their drones. The role involves providing technical direction, designing and implementing embedded software, and debugging new hardware to ensure reliable firmware for autonomous operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachine LearningRobotics
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Responsibilities

Provide technical direction and architecture of complex systems
Design and implement the embedded software that runs on the vehicle
Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems (e.g. next-gen camera, radio)
Bring up and debug new hardware
Write interfaces and drivers for sensors and other devices

Qualification

Embedded software developmentC++ programmingFirmware developmentPython developmentEmbedded Linux developmentSOC developmentHardware debuggingClean code practicesSystem optimizationEmbedded security

Required

Ability to write modern C++ in a real-time embedded environment
Python development experience
Ability to write clean code with appropriate abstraction boundaries
SOC development (Qualcomm devices a plus), embedded microcontrollers, camera drivers
Practical experience writing firmware/embedded code for a physical device
Embedded linux userspace and kernel development
Fundamental knowledge of low-level firmware
Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization
Knowledge of debugging systems at ARM assembly code level
Embedded security and cryptographic firmware development

Benefits

Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan

Company

Skydio

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Skydio uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
dateFounded in 2014
location
San Mateo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.skydio.com

H1B Sponsorship

Skydio has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (34)
2024 (21)
2023 (22)
2022 (12)
2021 (16)
2020 (3)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$740M
Key Investors
Linse CapitalAndreessen HorowitzN47
2024-11-15Series E· $170M
2023-02-27Series E· $230M
2021-02-28Series D· $170M

Leadership Team

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Adam Bry
Co-founder & CEO
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Tom Moss
COO (2018-2020), CEO APAC (2020-2024), Chief Corp Dev (2024~)
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Recent News

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Globalstar, Skydio Complete Successful 5G Drone Connectivity Trial
2025-12-17
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2025-12-16
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