Senior Manager, Middleware

Skydio•San Mateo, CA

7d•$230,000 - $303,000

About The Position

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. As a senior Skydio embedded software manager, you will have the opportunity to architect, build out and lead the development of both current and future products in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

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
Knowledge of debugging systems at ARM assembly code level
Embedded security and cryptographic firmware development

Nice To Haves

Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

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