Senior Software Engineer, Hardware In Loop (HIL)

The role

You will own the embedded HIL system end to end, including the Python test framework, CI integration, and physical test stations. You will set technical direction and build new test stations to support product validation.

What you will do

• Own the architecture and roadmap of the HIL test framework and its integration with CI
• Design and build new test stations and fixtures and bring new products onto the HIL
• Partner with firmware, platform and product teams to turn validation needs into reliable automated tests
• Develop new critical use cases to expand hardware validation and development to more broad teams
• Triage failing runs, separate infrastructure problems from product regressions, and route real bugs to the right team

Required qualifications

• Strong Python, with clean, well-tested code and sensible abstraction boundaries
• Software engineering experience, including building or owning test or CI infrastructure
• Solid Linux systems skills: networking, USB/udev, systemd, Docker, shell
• Hands-on embedded Linux experience: flashing, bootloaders and recovery modes, serial consoles, debugging boards that don't boot
• Clear communicator who can support many engineering teams

Nice to have

• Experience / interest in hardware bring-up and system debugging
• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged

Benefits

• Equity in the form of stock options
• Group health insurance plans
• Paid vacation time
• Sick leave
• Holiday pay
• 401K savings plan
• Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles

Before you apply

• Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions
• 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.