Senior Manager, Middleware

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 230,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

401K savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a senior embedded software manager to architect, build out, and lead development of our autonomous drone software in a fast-paced environment.

You will guide design of real-time embedded firmware, develop sensors and camera drivers, bring up new hardware, optimize code, and ensure robust operation across secure platforms.

Qualifications

• Proficiency writing modern C++ in real-time embedded systems.
• Experience with SOCs (Qualcomm a plus), embedded microcontrollers, and camera drivers.
• Firmware development for physical devices; embedded Linux userspace and kernel development.
• Knowledge of low-level firmware and hardware bring-up.
• Ability to debug at ARM assembly level and optimize performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and architecture of complex systems.
• Design and implement the embedded software that runs on the vehicle.
• Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems (e.g. next-gen camera, radio).
• Bring up and debug new hardware.
• Write interfaces and drivers for sensors and other devices.

Skills

Real-time C++

Code optimization

Hardware bring-up

ARM assembly debugging

Embedded security/crypto firmware

Embedded Linux (userspace/kernel)

SOC development (Qualcomm)

Sensors and drivers

Hardware debugging

Tools

Camera drivers

Embedded Linux tooling

Job description

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:

Reliable embedded firmware acts as the brain stem of our autonomous drones and the foundation for the growing accessory product line -- bridging the gap between the algorithms and the sensors/mechanical hardware. As a senior Skydio embedded software manager, you will have the opportunity to architect, build out and lead the development of both current and future products in a fast-paced environment.

How You'll Make an Impact:

Provide technical direction and architecture of complex systems

Design and implement the embedded software that runs on the vehicle

Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems (e.g. next-gen camera, radio)

Bring up and debug new hardware

Write interfaces and drivers for sensors and other devices

What Makes You a Good Fit:

Ability to write modern C++ in a real-time embedded environment

Ability to write clean code with appropriate abstraction boundaries

SOC development (Qualcomm devices a plus), embedded microcontrollers, camera drivers

Practical experience writing firmware/embedded code for a physical device

Embedded linux userspace and kernel development

Fundamental knowledge of low-level firmware

Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization

Knowledge of debugging systems at ARM assembly code level

Embedded security and cryptographic firmware development

Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

Compensation:

At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees 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. The annual base salary range for this position is $230,000 - $303,000. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.

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