Autonomy Tools Engineer — Dev Infra & Visualization

Skydio Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Stock options

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid vacation time

401K savings plan

Job summary

A leading drone technology company based in San Mateo, California, is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain tools for autonomy systems. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in C++ and Python, with experience in software engineering and robotics. You will lead the design of key internal platforms, collaborating closely with various teams to streamline processes. The position offers competitive compensation and a strong focus on innovation within a diverse environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, ideally in robotics, simulation, or systems development.
• Proficiency in performance-sensitive and multi-threaded systems.
• Experience with simulation frameworks or state-machine-driven applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable tools used across autonomy development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and priorities.
• Contribute to the long-term vision for developer tools.

Skills

C++

Python

Multi-threaded systems

Robotics

Log processing

Job description

A leading drone technology company based in San Mateo, California, is seeking a Software Engineer to develop and maintain tools for autonomy systems. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in C++ and Python, with experience in software engineering and robotics. You will lead the design of key internal platforms, collaborating closely with various teams to streamline processes. The position offers competitive compensation and a strong focus on innovation within a diverse environment.