Software Engineer - Autonomy Infrastructure, Systems and Tools

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Responsibilities

• ▹Design and build robust replay and analysis systems that enable engineers to inspect and reproduce recorded autonomy behavior
• ▹Develop scalable infrastructure for automated testing and failure triage, expanding simulation and log-driven test coverage
• ▹Operate at the interface between autonomy software and core robotics middleware, defining APIs and data contracts for messaging and state propagation
• ▹Design and implement high-quality developer infrastructure and tools prioritizing reliability, performance, and usability
• ▹Lead the design and implementation of scalable tools used across autonomy development and testing workflows
• ▹Collaborate with autonomy, QA, and infrastructure teams to align on priorities and deliver impactful tooling
• ▹Take ownership of internal services from concept through deployment and monitoring
• ▹Contribute to the long-term vision and roadmap for developer tools

Requirements

• ▹3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, ideally in robotics, simulation, or systems development
• ▹Proficiency in C++ and Python, with a strong grasp of performance-sensitive and multi-threaded systems
• ▹Experience with simulation frameworks, time-synchronized data systems, or state-machine-driven applications
• ▹Familiarity with structured data visualization, log processing, or developer tooling design
• ▹Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams
• ▹Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment where requirements evolve and priorities shift

Nice to have

• ▹Experience building performance-sensitive systems (profiling, multithreading, real-time constraints) in robotics, aerospace, or automotive
• ▹Exposure to robotics, simulation, or physics engines
• ▹Background in telemetry systems, log ingestion pipelines, or automated test environments
• ▹Front-end development skills in modern web frameworks (React, TypeScript, Three.js, Plotly)
• ▹Familiarity with distributed systems or cloud-hosted services

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive base salary ($170,000-$240,000/year)
• ▹Equity in the form of stock options
• ▹Group health insurance
• ▹Paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay
• ▹401K savings plan
• ▹Relocation assistance for eligible roles (pay may depend on regional location)

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence with best-in-class hardware and software development to empower a broad, diverse range of drone users.