Skydio
Drones
SoftwareEngineer-AutonomyInfrastructure,SystemsandTools
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“Software Engineer - Autonomy Infrastructure, Systems and Tools at Skydio. Skills: Autonomy Infrastructure, Systems Development, Tools Development. Lead design and implementation of scalable tools. Build tools that streamline robotics development”
What You'll Achieve.
improve debugging efficiency; improve test coverage; improve system understanding
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, Proficiency in C++, Proficiency in Python, grasp of performance-sensitive and multi-threaded systems, communication skills, ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams, Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment
Nice to Have
Experience building performance-sensitive systems in robotics, aerospace, automotive, or similar domains, Exposure to robotics / simulation / physics engines, Background in telemetry systems, log ingestion pipelines, or automated test environments, Front-end development skills in modern web frameworks, Familiarity with distributed systems or cloud-hosted services
What You'll Do.
Lead design and implementation of scalable tools
Build tools that streamline robotics development
Take ownership of internal services
Contribute to long-term vision and roadmap
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with autonomy, QA, and infrastructure teams; Gather requirements; Align on priorities; Deliver impactful tooling; Partner effectively with cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
communication skills
Full 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 https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions. ABOUT THE ROLE: We are looking for an experienced software engineer to lead the development of tools that support every stage of the autonomy lifecycle. You will be responsible for building and evolving core internal platforms that allow engineers to test new ideas, diagnose system behaviors, and understand complex interactions between software and the physical world. This role combines backend systems work with front-end visualization, and requires a strong sense of software design, developer experience, and a passion for enabling others through effective tooling. The systems you build will be used daily by autonomy developers, test engineers and other stakeholders across the company. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: - Design and build robust replay and analysis systems that enable engineers to inspect and reproduce recorded autonomy behavior, with fine-grained control over system state, perception outputs, and decision-making at every stage of the stack. - Develop scalable infrastructure for automated testing and failure triage, expanding our simulation and log-driven test coverage while accelerating root-cause analysis through automated log processing and diagnostics. - Operate at the interface between autonomy software and core robotics middleware, defining clear APIs, data contracts, and performance requirements
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