Autonomy Software Engineer Job at Skydio (San Mateo)

Autonomy Software Engineer

Skydio

Location:
United States , San Mateo

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

147000.00 - 210000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As an Autonomy Engineer, your primary goal will be to make our autonomy system more capable and more reliable for all of our customers. You will own developing new autonomous capabilities end-to-end and deploying these capabilities to customers tackling a wide range of use cases, including inspection & mapping, drone-as-first-responder (DFR), security/patrols, situational awareness, and more. These represent some of the first real-world deployments of truly autonomous robots performing valuable tasks in large and critical industries.

Job Responsibility:

Make our autonomy system more capable and more reliable for all of our customers
Own developing new autonomous capabilities end-to-end and deploying these capabilities to customers
Build cutting-edge autonomous capabilities through tight cross functional collaboration
Develop core robotics algorithms to expand our autonomous operational envelope in challenging environmental conditions
Triage customer issues, recognize trends, and rapidly make our system more resilient to failures seen in the field
Research investments in simulated and in-real-life test infrastructure
Develop a deep understanding of core robotics principles coupled with a full understanding of how our system works
Help out across the full software stack when needed, maintaining the highest standards for code quality and proactively addressing tech debt
Conceive, design, implement, simulate, evaluate, and fly new motion planning strategies to extend capabilities and improve customer experience

Requirements:

1+ years of experience writing production level code for autonomous robots, preferably flying robots
High level of proficiency in C++ and Python
Practical experience implementing state of the art algorithms in a robotics-adjacent area including computer vision, state estimation, motion planning, controls, sensor characterization and integration, UAS software and hardware development
Strong software engineering fundamentals and a commitment to writing clean, well-designed, maintainable, readable code

Nice to have:

Highly curious, creative, and able to communicate concepts to non-technical audiences
Excited to use robotics to make the world safer, more productive, and more creative

What we offer:

Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
Eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans
Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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