Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from first responders to insurance claims adjusters, utilities, and more!
About the role:
At Skydio, we’re building cutting-edge drone technology that is revolutionizing industries by combining best-in-class autonomy with real-time wireless connectivity. As we scale, we need a talented Software Engineer in Test (Wireless) to establish the test infrastructure that ensures the reliability and performance of our wireless features. You’ll be responsible for automating our test processes across multiple wireless technologies, ensuring our systems can seamlessly adapt and deliver, even in the most demanding environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of wireless testing for autonomous drones by combining software and hardware expertise.
Location: This is an office-based position that requires at least 3 days/week onsite at Skydio HQ in San Mateo, CA. We offer relocation assistance if needed.
How you'll make an impact:
- Build the first automated wireless test infrastructure at Skydio, replacing the current manual testing processes with robust automated systems that run with every core check-in
- Set up regression tests for complex wireless features, such as bitrate adaptation for video streaming, ensuring that all hardware and software modes are tested comprehensively across various use cases and scenarios
- Collaborate closely with wireless software, systems, and infrastructure teams, designing test scripts that work seamlessly across our radio environments
- Tackle cutting-edge challenges in drone communication, such as testing video quality and continuously improving wireless performance under dynamic conditions
- Ensure the reliability of our drones as we scale to billions of flights per year
- Be a key contributor to the future of autonomous drones, ensuring that our wireless systems maintain strong reliability statistics and continuously improving test infrastructure to catch potential issues early
What makes you a good fit:
- 2+ years of experience building test infrastructure for hardware devices, ideally in a wireless or embedded systems environment
- Proficiency in Python and C, with experience in automating tests
- Preferred experience with wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Bluetooth
- Familiarity with both hardware and software integration, and the ability to test complex systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through the challenges of setting up test cases for dynamic, real-world environments
- Collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of options, comprehensive benefits, and various incentives and stipends. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $119,000 - $197,500 (dependent on final leveling). Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company’s success.
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What We Do
Skydio is the leading US drone company and world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. Our mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe with autonomous flight.
Why Work With Us
The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports enthusiasts to first responders to insurance claims adjusters.
