Autonomy Software Engineer

The role

You will develop and deploy new autonomous capabilities end-to-end for customers. You will build core robotics algorithms and motion planning strategies to expand the autonomous operational envelope.

What you will do

• Build autonomous capabilities through cross functional collaboration
• Develop core robotics algorithms for challenging environmental conditions
• Triage customer issues and make the system more resilient to failures
• Research investments in simulated and in-real-life test infrastructure
• Develop a deep understanding of core robotics principles
• Help across the full software stack and address tech debt
• Conceive, design, implement, simulate, evaluate, and fly new motion planning strategies

Required qualifications

• 1+ years of experience writing production level code for autonomous robots
• Proficiency in C++ and Python
• Practical experience implementing state of the art algorithms in a robotics-adjacent area including computer vision, state estimation, motion planning, controls, sensor characterization and integratio
• Highly curious, creative, and able to communicate concepts to non-technical audiences
• Strong software engineering fundamentals
• Commitment to writing clean, well-designed, maintainable, readable code

Nice to have

• experience with flying robots

Benefits

• equity in the form of stock options
• comprehensive benefits packages
• Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
• group health insurance plans
• Paid vacation time
• sick leave
• holiday pay
• 401K savings plan

Before you apply

• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged
• Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility

About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession.