Lead Software Architect for Autonomous Aircraft

2 days ago


Alameda, California, United States Pyka Full time

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career opportunity in the field of electric aviation? Pyka is seeking a highly skilled Software Architect to join our team of innovators and pioneers in the field. As a Software Architect, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and implementing cutting-edge technologies for our autonomous aircraft.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work on a wide range of technical problems in fields such as planning, mapping, object detection, simulation, controls, and more. You will be responsible for scoping, planning, and implementing large-scale features for our autonomous aircraft and its associated ground infrastructure.

We're looking for a candidate with demonstrated skills working on complex and high-abstraction problems and a great track record of delivering results. As a senior software engineer, there are also opportunities for technical leadership and mentorship for other members of the team.

About the Technology

We use a combination of C++ and Python to develop our software, and we're looking for someone with experience in both languages. You'll have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects, including automated map generation and ground obstacle detection, integrating detect and avoid systems for beyond visual line of sight flight, improving lidar-based dynamic obstacle detection, advancing our satellite communications-based command and control, and cloud-based data processing and visualization.

Responsibilities
  • Define and implement features and bug fixes within our existing C++17 and Python codebase
  • Implement tests and validation of your code and help shepherd it through flight and field testing with our flight operations team
  • Research and prototype new solutions to upcoming customer and product needs
  • Work with the operations and product teams to define and understand requirements for new features
  • Plan and maintain forward-looking roadmaps for future features
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to members of the team
Requirements
  • 5+ years of professional experience with C++ (ideally C++11 or newer)
  • Professional experience with Python
  • Experience in one or more areas of: path planning, mapping, object detection, simulation, or aviation controls
  • Passion for aviation
  • Familiarity with robotic systems and aviation
  • Working knowledge of trigonometry and linear algebra
Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of $152,000-$200,000 per year, based on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This is a full-time position, and the salary range is subject to change.

In addition to your salary, you'll receive employer-sponsored health, dental, and vision insurance, an FSA with employer matching, and 401(k) benefits. We also offer paid holidays and generous PTO, free catered lunch, and plenty of snacks.



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