Software Engineer - Embedded
About The Position
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team is responsible for large portions of the software engineering stack, working on a wide variety of subsystems. This includes writing bare metal and RTOS microcontroller code, integrating and writing code for embedded Linux and Android platforms, maintaining associated Linux kernels, and helping design and bring up new electronics. The role works closely with both the hardware team and the rest of the software organization, creating the foundation for the rest of the Skydio software team to build upon. Reliable embedded firmware acts as the brain stem of autonomous drones and the foundation for the growing accessory product line, bridging the gap between algorithms and sensors/mechanical hardware. As an embedded software engineer, 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
Benefits
- Competitive base salaries
- Equity in the form of stock options
- Comprehensive benefits packages
- Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
- Group health insurance plans
- Paid vacation time
- Sick leave
- Holiday pay
- 401K savings plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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