Senior Software Engineer

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Senior Software Engineer in USA

Skydio
Full time
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USA
10/23/2026
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San Mateo, CA

Responsibilities

Own the architecture and roadmap of the HIL test framework and its CI integration.
Design and build test stations and fixtures and bring new products onto the HIL system.
Partner with firmware, platform, and product teams to convert validation needs into reliable automated tests.
Develop critical use cases that expand hardware validation and development to more teams.
Triage failing test runs, distinguish infrastructure problems from product regressions, and route confirmed bugs to the appropriate team.

Requirements

Strong Python skills with clean, well-tested code and sensible abstraction boundaries.
Software engineering experience building or owning test or CI infrastructure.
Solid Linux systems skills, including networking, USB/udev, systemd, Docker, and shell.
Hands-on embedded Linux experience with flashing, bootloaders, recovery modes, serial consoles, and debugging boards that do not boot.
Clear communication skills and the ability to support multiple engineering teams.
Experience or interest in hardware bring-up and system debugging.
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days is strongly encouraged for all employees and required for certain positions.

Benefits

Annual base salary range of $190,000-$250,000, excluding equity and other compensation components.
Equity in the form of stock options for regular, full-time employees.
Company group health insurance plans.
Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay, and a 401K savings plan.
Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles.
Position and benefits are subject to applicable laws, company policies, and eligibility criteria.

Salary: $190k - $250k/yr

Skydio

Skydio is the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and the world leader in autonomous flight technology. We leverage breakthrough artificial intelligence to create flying robots that are easier to operate, safer to fly, and more capable in complex environments. Our systems are trusted by more th...

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