Senior Autonomy Engineer: Onboard Controls & Trajectory

Skydio; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the form of stock options

Comprehensive benefits packages

Paid vacation and sick leave

401(k) savings plan

Job summary

A leading autonomous technology firm in San Mateo, California, is seeking a skilled software engineer to develop and implement motion planning software for drones. The role focuses on creating controllers that ensure stable flight and tasks such as inspection and security. The ideal candidate is proficient in C++ and has experience in controlling hardware systems. This position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $250,000, along with equity options and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Industry or research experience in software controlling real hardware.
• Solid software engineering foundation and commitment to clean coding.

Responsibilities

• Develop, tune, and evaluate low-level controllers and trajectory optimization.
• Define the right data and interfaces for successful control in the software system.
• Collaborate with the UX team to explore new planning/UI boundaries.

Skills

C++

Dynamic programming

Non-linear optimization

Control design methods

Job description

A leading autonomous technology firm in San Mateo, California, is seeking a skilled software engineer to develop and implement motion planning software for drones. The role focuses on creating controllers that ensure stable flight and tasks such as inspection and security. The ideal candidate is proficient in C++ and has experience in controlling hardware systems. This position offers a competitive salary range of $160,000 - $250,000, along with equity options and comprehensive benefits.