Autonomy Software Engineer

San Mateo, California, United States – Full‑time.

As an Autonomy Engineer, you will develop and deploy autonomous capabilities for Skydio drones, tackling use cases such as inspection & mapping, first‑responder operations, security, and situational awareness.

• Build end‑to‑end autonomous features in collaboration with vision, planning, controls, deep learning, infrastructure, embedded, cloud, mobile, design, product, and flight test teams.
• Develop core robotics algorithms to expand the autonomous envelope in challenging environments (night, urban canyons, GNSS interference, sea, precipitation).
• Triage customer issues, identify trends, and enhance system resilience.
• Research and invest in simulated and real‑world test infrastructure.
• Maintain high code quality and proactively address technical debt across the software stack.
• Design and evaluate new motion‑planning strategies to improve customer experience.

• 1+ year of production‑level coding for autonomous robots, preferably flying robots.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python.
• Experience implementing state‑of‑the‑art algorithms in robotics‑adjacent areas (computer vision, state estimation, motion planning, controls, sensor integration, UAS software & hardware).
• Strong software‑engineering fundamentals and a commitment to clean, maintainable code.
• Excellent communication skills and a passion for using robotics to make the world safer and more productive.

Competitive base salary ranging from $147,000 to $210,000, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, sick leave, holiday pay, and a 401(k) savings plan. Compensation varies based on skill level, proficiencies, and experience. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local anti‑discrimination laws. For positions located in the United States, Skydio, Inc. uses E‑Verify to verify employment eligibility.