Skydio · 5 days ago
Autonomy Software Engineer
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$147K/yr - $210K/yr
1+ years expSkydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The Autonomy Engineer will develop new autonomous capabilities and enhance the reliability of the autonomy system for various customer use cases, collaborating with cross-functional teams to build cutting-edge robotics algorithms and improve customer experience.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Build cutting-edge autonomous capabilities through tight cross functional collaboration with our vision, planning & controls, deep learning, infrastructure, embedded, cloud, mobile, design, product, and flight test teams
Develop core robotics algorithms to expand our autonomous operational envelope in challenging environmental conditions, including night time, in urban canyons, in areas of GNSS and C2 interference, at sea, and in precipitation
Triage customer issues, recognize trends, and rapidly make our system more resilient to failures seen in the field
Research investments in simulated and in-real-life test infrastructure
Develop a deep understanding of core robotics principles coupled with a full understanding of how our system works
Help out across the full software stack when needed, maintaining the highest standards for code quality and proactively addressing tech debt
Conceive, design, implement, simulate, evaluate, and fly new motion planning strategies to extend capabilities and improve customer experience
Qualification
Required
1+ years of experience writing production level code for autonomous robots, preferably flying robots with a 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
Highly curious, creative, and able to communicate concepts to non-technical audiences
Strong software engineering fundamentals and a commitment to writing clean, well-designed, maintainable, readable code
Excited to use robotics to make the world safer, more productive, and more creative
Benefits
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Company
Skydio
Skydio uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$740MKey Investors
Linse CapitalAndreessen HorowitzN47
2024-11-15Series E· $170M
2023-02-27Series E· $230M
2021-02-28Series D· $170M
Leadership Team
Adam Bry
Co-founder & CEO
Tom Moss
COO (2018-2020), CEO APAC (2020-2024), Chief Corp Dev (2024~)
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