Embedded Firmware Engineer for Drones (Real-Time Systems)

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 128,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Relocation assistance

401K savings plan

Health insurance

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, CA is seeking an embedded software engineer to architect and build software that runs on autonomous drones.

You will work across hardware, sensors, and software to bridge algorithms with hardware platforms, delivering reliable firmware for current and future products. The role emphasizes real-time C++, embedded Linux, and hands-on hardware bring-up, with opportunities to lead development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in modern C++ in a real-time embedded environment.
• Experience with embedded Linux userspace and kernel development.
• Hands-on hardware bring-up and debugging skills on physical devices.
• Ability to write interfaces and drivers for sensors and devices.
• Strong debugging and optimization capabilities at low levels.
• Familiarity with ARM assembly concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and architecture of complex embedded systems.
• Design and implement embedded software that runs on the vehicle.
• Characterize, integrate, and validate subsystems such as sensors and radios.
• Bring up and debug new hardware during product development.
• Write robust interfaces and drivers for sensors and other devices.

Skills

Modern C++ RTOS

Embedded Linux

Kernel development

Hardware bring-up

Sensor drivers

ARM assembly knowledge

Security firmware

FAA Part 107 awareness

Tools

Qualcomm SOCs

Embedded microcontrollers

Camera drivers

Job description

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, CA is seeking an embedded software engineer to architect and build software that runs on autonomous drones.

You will work across hardware, sensors, and software to bridge algorithms with hardware platforms, delivering reliable firmware for current and future products. The role emphasizes real-time C++, embedded Linux, and hands-on hardware bring-up, with opportunities to lead development in a fast-paced environment.