Autonomous Drone Firmware Lead

2 days ago


San Mateo, California, United States Skydio Full time

About This Opportunity:

  • This role offers the chance to contribute to the development of cutting-edge autonomous drone technology.

Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect and lead the development of complex systems.
  • Design and implement embedded software for the vehicle.
  • Integrate and validate key subsystems (e.g. next-gen camera, radio).
  • Bring up and debug new hardware.
  • Develop interfaces and drivers for sensors and other devices.

Requirements:

  • Able 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.

Why Choose Us:

We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring process and workplace culture.



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