Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Camera Systems Software

Front Door Defense; Tampere; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio designs and manufactures autonomous drones with advanced camera subsystems. This Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer role focuses on ISP pipelines, camera hardware bring-up, and real-time image processing for autonomous flight in Tampere, Finland.

You will leverage expertise in ARM/Linux SoCs, ISP architecture, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver production-ready camera software and next-generation imaging capabilities.

Qualifications

• 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, and well-abstracted code

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

Skills

ISP development

ARM/Linux/Android SoCs

C++ in real-time

Python scripting

GStreamer

Camera pipeline tuning

Debugging hardware bring-up

Tools

Qualcomm platforms

Android Camera HAL3

V4L2

HEVC/AVC standards

Job description

Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Camera Systems

Lead development of camera subsystems for autonomous flight

Location: Tampere, Pirkanmaa

About The Role

Skydio Drone Engineer

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.

About the Role

Skydio designs and manufactures fully autonomous drones that use state of the art hardware paired with advanced computer vision and machine learning to ensure our users always have access to the visual information they need. As a key member of our end-to-end imaging team, you will leverage deep expertise in ISP pipelines and Linux-based SoCs to architect and develop cutting-edge camera subsystems for both current and next-generation products.

About the Team

We design camera systems that support autonomous navigation, professional media capture, and industrial inspection and situational awareness. From early-stage user needs analysis to mass production, we manage the entire lifecycle: requirements definition, hardware bring-up, tuning, and validation. We work closely with the broader software organization to lay a strong foundation for the rest of the stack.

How You'll Make an Impact

• 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

What Makes You a Good Fit

• 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, and well-abstracted code

Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Employees are entitled to statutory benefits in accordance with Finnish law. Additional benefits, if any, are determined by the Company's policies and the terms of the employment contract.