Skydio

Drones

SoftwareEngineer-CloudSimulation&Full-Stack

Zurich, Switzerland FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Software Engineer - Cloud Simulation & Full-Stack at Skydio. Skills: Cloud Simulation, Full-Stack Development, Python, C++. Design cloud-native services. Build backend systems”

Industry & Context.

Drones

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

professional experience building backend and distributed systems in production environments, Proficiency in Python, Proficiency in C++, Proficiency in modern frontend development using TypeScript, Proficiency in React, Experience designing and consuming APIs, Experience with AWS, Experience with Kubernetes, Experience with PostgreSQL, product sense

Nice to Have

Experience with Go, Experience with Rust, Frontend experience with 3D or visualization technologies, Familiarity with workflow orchestration systems, Experience productizing complex technical systems for external users, Background or interest in simulation, Background or interest in robotics, Background or interest in real-time systems

What You'll Do.

Design cloud-native services

Build backend systems

Develop customer-facing workflows

Implement full-stack features

Contribute to technical direction

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate across backend services; Collaborate across frontend applications; Partner closely with simulator teams; Partner closely with autonomy teams; Partner closely with product teams; Collaborate across multiple teams; Collaborate across multiple disciplines

Communication Scope

Excellent 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 a software engineer to build the cloud-native and full-stack systems that power customer-facing simulation at Skydio. In this role, you will design and implement the services, APIs, and interfaces that allow customers to configure, personalize, and interact with the Skydio Simulator at scale. This is not a pure cloud role: you will work closely with the simulator itself, interfacing directly with C++ and Python systems that run real-time simulation and autonomy software. You’ll help bridge the gap between a complex robotics simulator and intuitive, flexible user experiences delivered through the cloud. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: - Cloud-Backed Simulation Services: Build backend systems that orchestrate simulator execution, configuration, and lifecycle management in cloud environments. - Customer Personalization and Configuration: Enable customers to tailor simulation environments, scenarios, vehicles, and behaviors through robust APIs and services. - Simulator Integration: Design clean, reliable interfaces between cloud services and the core simulator runtime, including control, data exchange, and monitoring. - Full-Stack Experiences: Develop backend and frontend components that expose simulator capabilities through web interfaces and customer-facing tools. - Scalability and Re

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