Skydio

Overview

Reliable embedded firmware acts as the brain stem of our autonomous drones and the foundation for the growing accessory product line -- bridging the gap between the algorithms and the sensors/mechanical hardware.

About Skydio

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.

Requirements & Eligibility

• Ability to write modern C++ in a real-time embedded environment
• Python development experience
• Ability to write clean code with appropriate abstraction boundaries
• SOC development (Qualcomm devices a plus), embedded microcontrollers, camera drivers
• Practical experience writing firmware/embedded code for a physical device
• Embedded linux userspace and kernel development
• Fundamental knowledge of low-level firmware
• Hands-on hardware bring-up, system debugging and code optimization

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and architecture of complex systems
• Design and implement the embedded software that runs on the vehicle
• Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems (e.g. next-gen camera, radio)
• Bring up and debug new hardware
• Write interfaces and drivers for sensors and other devices