Autonomy Tools Engineer — Scalable Infrastructure & Equity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation time

401K savings plan

Comprehensive health insurance

Job summary

A leading drone technology firm is seeking an experienced software engineer in San Mateo, California. The role involves leading the development of robust tooling for autonomy workflows, collaborating with diverse teams to improve testing processes, and enhancing internal services for better developer experience. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in C++ and Python, along with strong communication skills. Competitive compensation, including salaries ranging from $170,000 to $240,000, is offered along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment where requirements evolve and priorities shift.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable tools used across autonomy development and testing workflows.
• Collaborate with autonomy, QA, and infrastructure teams to gather requirements, align on priorities, and deliver impactful tooling.
• Take ownership of internal services from concept through deployment and monitoring.

Skills

C++ proficiency

Python proficiency

Communication skills

Experience with multi-threaded systems

Familiarity with developer tooling design

Simulation frameworks

Education

3+ years of professional experience in software engineering

Job description

A leading drone technology firm is seeking an experienced software engineer in San Mateo, California. The role involves leading the development of robust tooling for autonomy workflows, collaborating with diverse teams to improve testing processes, and enhancing internal services for better developer experience. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in C++ and Python, along with strong communication skills. Competitive compensation, including salaries ranging from $170,000 to $240,000, is offered along with comprehensive benefits.