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
• ▹Strong embedded development experience, including firmware for physical hardware
• ▹Proficiency in modern C++ in real-time, embedded environments
• ▹Python scripting and development skills

Nice to have

• ▹Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Competitive base salary and equity in the form of stock options
• ▹Comprehensive health insurance plans
• ▹Paid vacation, sick leave and holiday pay
• ▹401K savings plan
• ▹Relocation assistance for eligible roles

About the company

Skydio designs and manufactures fully autonomous drones that pair state-of-the-art hardware with advanced computer vision and machine learning so users always have access to the visual information they need.