Skydio is looking to solve the problem of building reliable embedded firmware that acts as the brain stem of their autonomous drones and the foundation for their growing accessory product line, bridging the gap between algorithms and sensors/hardware.
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
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
- Write bare metal and RTOS microcontroller code (stm32 product line)
- Integrate and write code for embedded linux and android platforms (Qualcomm and Nvidia SOCs)
Other
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
- This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
- Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
- For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
