# Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer – Camera Systems

**Company:** [Skydio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/skydio)
**Location:** San Mateo, CA
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $170k – $278k/yr
**Skills:** C++, Python, Isp, Linux, Android, Arm, Qualcomm, V4L2, Gstreamer, Camera Hal3, Gpu Shaders, 3A Algorithms, Firmware, Hevc, Avc
**Posted:** 2026-04-28

> Develops and integrates camera subsystems for autonomous drones, architects ISP pipelines on ARM-based SoCs, optimizes image processing algorithms, and brings up hardware prototypes. Requires deep embedded software expertise in real-time C++, Linux/Android, and computer vision pipelines.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead development and integration of camera subsystems
- Design and bring up ISP and camera hardware
- Configure and optimize ISP and encoder pipelines
- Collaborate with image quality, calibration, and test teams to deliver production-ready camera software
- Develop next-generation image processing algorithms for autonomous flight applications
- Bring up and debug new hardware platforms and prototypes

## Requirements
- Proven experience with ISP development on ARM-based Linux/Android SoCs, especially Qualcomm platforms
- Deep understanding of ISP pipeline architecture, including front-end, Bayer processing, and post-processing
- Strong background in algorithm development across CPU, DSP, GPU, and ISP pipelines
- Hands-on experience with real-time 3A algorithms
- Familiarity with Android Camera HAL3, Linux V4L2, AVC, and HEVC standards
- Experience with GStreamer and GPU shader-based implementations for image processing (Debayering, lens shading, etc.)
- Strong embedded development experience, including firmware for physical hardware
- Proficiency in modern C++ in real-time, embedded environments
- Python scripting and development skills
- Skilled in hardware bring-up, low-level debugging, and performance optimization
- Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and well-abstracted code

## Compensation
- Annual base salary range: $170,000 - $277,500
- Equity in the form of stock options
- Comprehensive benefits: group health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, 401K

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