Autonomy Software Engineer

About this role

Skydio is seeking an Autonomy Software Engineer to enhance their autonomous flight systems and deliver reliable solutions for various real-world applications. This role involves developing cutting-edge robotics capabilities through collaboration with cross-functional teams and addressing customer needs.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement new autonomous capabilities
• Collaborate with teams on vision, planning, and controls
• Enhance algorithms to operate in challenging environments
• Troubleshoot customer issues and improve system resilience
• Engage in research for testing infrastructure
• Write and maintain high-quality code across the software stack

What they're looking for

• Experience with production-level code in C++ and Python
• Knowledge of robotics algorithms and principles
• Experience in computer vision and motion planning
• Strong software engineering fundamentals
• Ability to communicate complex concepts
• Curiosity and creativity in problem-solving

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and stock options
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Holiday pay
• 401K savings plan
• Relocation assistance for eligible roles