# Autonomy Software Engineer

**Company:** [Skydio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/skydio)
**Location:** San Mateo, CA
**Role:** Embedded Engineering
**Salary:** $147k – $210k/yr
**Experience:** 1+ years
**Skills:** C++, Python, Computer Vision, State Estimation, Motion Planning, Controls, Sensor Integration, ROS, Uas Development, Simulation, Deep Learning
**Posted:** 2025-12-15

> Develops end-to-end autonomous capabilities for drones, including robotics algorithms for motion planning, state estimation, and controls in challenging environments. Requires 1+ years production experience with C++ and Python in robotics/autonomous systems.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build cutting-edge autonomous capabilities through cross-functional collaboration with vision, planning & controls, deep learning, infrastructure, embedded, cloud, mobile, design, product, and flight test teams.
- Develop core robotics algorithms to expand autonomous operational envelope in challenging conditions (night time, urban canyons, GNSS/C2 interference, at sea, precipitation).
- Triage customer issues, recognize trends, and improve system resilience.
- Research investments in simulated and real-life test infrastructure.
- Develop deep understanding of core robotics principles and system workings.
- Help across full software stack, maintaining code quality and addressing tech debt.
- Conceive, design, implement, simulate, evaluate, and fly new motion planning strategies.

## Requirements
- 1+ years experience writing production-level code for autonomous robots (preferably flying robots).
- High proficiency in **C++** and **Python**.
- Practical experience implementing state-of-the-art algorithms in robotics-adjacent areas: computer vision, state estimation, motion planning, controls, sensor characterization/integration, UAS software/hardware.
- Highly curious, creative, strong communication to non-technical audiences.
- Strong software engineering fundamentals; commitment to clean, maintainable code.

## Compensation
- Annual base salary range: $147,000 - $210,000.
- Equity (stock options), comprehensive benefits (health insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, 401K).
- Relocation assistance may be provided.

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