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Software Engineer - Autonomy Infrastructure, Systems and Tools

Skydio· R&D
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Hybrid (Zurich, Switzerland)Full-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Experienced software engineer to lead development of internal tools and infrastructure for the autonomy lifecycle, combining backend systems and frontend visualization to support autonomy developers, test engineers, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build robust replay and analysis systems that enable engineers to inspect and reproduce recorded autonomy behavior, with fine-grained control over system state, perception outputs, and decision-making at every stage of the stack.
  • Develop scalable infrastructure for automated testing and failure triage, expanding simulation and log-driven test coverage while accelerating root-cause analysis through automated log processing and diagnostics.
  • Operate at the interface between autonomy software and core robotics middleware, defining APIs, data contracts, and performance requirements for messaging, state propagation, and coordination across subsystems, while partnering with downstream teams.
  • Design and implement high-quality developer infrastructure and tools prioritizing reliability, performance, and usability, enabling rapid iteration, safe experimentation, and sustained velocity across the autonomy organization.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of professional experience in software engineering, ideally in robotics, simulation, or systems development.
  • Proficiency in C++ and Python, with a strong grasp of performance-sensitive and multi-threaded systems.
  • Experience with simulation frameworks, time-synchronized data systems, or state-machine-driven applications.
  • Familiarity with structured data visualization, log processing, or developer tooling design.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced environment where requirements evolve and priorities shift.

Skills

Required:Software design and developer toolingC++Python
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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