Autonomy Software Engineer

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Build cutting-edge autonomous capabilities through cross-functional collaboration with vision, planning & controls, deep learning, infrastructure, embedded, cloud, mobile, and product teams
• ▹Develop core robotics algorithms to expand the autonomous operational envelope in challenging conditions (night, urban canyons, GNSS interference, at sea, precipitation)
• ▹Triage customer issues, recognize trends, and make the system more resilient to field failures
• ▹Research investments in simulated and real-life test infrastructure
• ▹Develop a deep understanding of core robotics principles and how the full system works
• ▹Help out across the full software stack, maintaining code quality and addressing tech debt
• ▹Conceive, design, implement, simulate, evaluate, and flight-test new motion planning strategies

Requirements

• ▹1+ years of experience writing production-level code for autonomous robots (preferably flying robots), high proficiency in C++ and Python
• ▹Practical experience implementing state-of-the-art algorithms in a robotics-adjacent area: computer vision, state estimation, motion planning, controls, sensor integration, UAS software/hardware
• ▹Highly curious, creative, and able to communicate concepts to non-technical audiences
• ▹Strong software engineering fundamentals and commitment to clean, maintainable, readable code
• ▹Excited to use robotics to make the world safer, more productive, and more creative

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive base salary ($147,000-$210,000/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

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.