Software Engineer - Autonomy Infrastructure, Systems and Tools at Skydio

Skydio

San Mateo, California, United States·6h ago

Mid LevelFull-timeTypeScriptPythonC++ReactAWS

Salary Range

$102,000 - $138,000 /year

Estimated

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About the Role

We are looking for an experienced software engineer to lead the development of tools that support every stage of the autonomy lifecycle at Skydio, the leading US drone company. You will be responsible for building and evolving core internal platforms that allow engineers to test new ideas, diagnose system behaviors, and understand complex interactions between software and the physical world.

Key Responsibilities

→Design and build robust replay and analysis systems that enable engineers to inspect and reproduce recorded autonomy behavior
→Develop scalable infrastructure for automated testing and failure triage
→Operate at the interface between autonomy software and core robotics middleware
→Design and implement high-quality developer infrastructure and tools that prioritize reliability, performance, and usability

Requirements

✓3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, ideally in robotics, simulation, or systems development
✓Proficiency in C++ and Python, with a strong grasp of performance-sensitive and multi-threaded systems
✓Experience with simulation frameworks, time-synchronized data systems, or state-machine-driven applications
✓Familiarity with structured data visualization, log processing, or developer tooling design
✓Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams