Software Engineer - Embedded

Skydio · San Mateo

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Company
Skydio
Location
San Mateo
Employment type
Full-time
Salary
$127,500 - $210,000
Posted
September 25, 2026

About this job

Our team is responsible for large portions of the software engineering stack, working on a wide variety of subsystems. We write bare metal and RTOS microcontroller code (stm32 product line), integrate and write code for embedded linux and android platforms (Qualcomm and Nvidia SOCs), maintain the associated linux kernels, and help design and bring up all new electronics. We work closely with both the hardware team and the rest of the software organization, creating the foundation for the rest of the Skydio software team to build upon. About the role: Reliable embedded firmware acts as the brain stem of our autonomous drones and the foundation for the growing accessory product line -- bridging the gap between the algorithms and the sensors/mechanical hardware.…

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