Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Camera Systems

Stack

Responsibilities

• ▹Lead development and integration of camera subsystems
• ▹Design and bring up ISP and camera hardware
• ▹Configure and optimize ISP and encoder pipelines
• ▹Collaborate with image quality, calibration and test teams to deliver production-ready camera software
• ▹Develop next-generation image processing algorithms for autonomous flight applications
• ▹Bring up and debug new hardware platforms and prototypes

Requirements

• ▹Proven experience with ISP development on ARM-based Linux/Android SoCs, especially Qualcomm platforms
• ▹Deep understanding of ISP pipeline architecture, including front-end, Bayer processing and post-processing
• ▹Strong background in algorithm development across CPU, DSP, GPU and ISP pipelines
• ▹Hands-on experience with real-time 3A algorithms
• ▹Familiarity with Android Camera HAL3, Linux V4L2, AVC and HEVC standards
• ▹Experience with GStreamer and GPU shader-based implementations for image processing (debayering, lens shading, etc.)
• ▹Strong embedded development experience, including firmware for physical hardware
• ▹Proficiency in modern C++ in real-time, embedded environments
• ▹Python scripting and development skills
• ▹Skilled in hardware bring-up, low-level debugging and performance optimization
• ▹Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, well-abstracted code

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive base salary
• ▹Equity in the form of stock options
• ▹Comprehensive benefits package
• ▹Relocation assistance for eligible roles
• ▹Statutory benefits in accordance with Finnish law

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and a world leader in autonomous flight, combining AI, best-in-class hardware and software to serve drone users from utility inspectors to soldiers.