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Skydio

Software Engineer – Embedded

Skydio

. Provide technical direction and architecture of complex systems .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeSan Mateo • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,500 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AssemblyLinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical direction and architecture of complex systems
  • Design and implement embedded software running on autonomous drone vehicles
  • Characterize, integrate, and validate key subsystems such as next-generation cameras and radios
  • Bring up and debug new hardware
  • Write interfaces and drivers for sensors and other devices
  • Collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to build foundational embedded systems
  • Architect, build, and lead development of current and future drone and accessory products

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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 are a plus
  • Experience with embedded microcontrollers and 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
  • FAA Part 107 certification is required for certain positions; otherwise obtaining it within the first 60 days is strongly encouraged
  • For positions located in the United States, employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles
  • Group health insurance plans
  • Paid vacation time
  • Sick leave
  • Holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan