Senior Autonomy Engineer - Computer Vision
Hybrid (San Mateo, California, United States)$170k - $277.5kFull-timePosted 1mo ago
About the role
Senior Autonomy Engineer specialized in computer vision for Skydio’s drone platform. Architect and implement real-time vision algorithms running on every drone, collaborate with a world-class CV team, and drive features from concept to working solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement real-time estimation, mapping, tracking, classification, and detection algorithms
- Imagine and then implement new features that unlock magic for our users
- Characterize and quantify the performance of the vision system
- Research and prototype new approaches
- Be a generalist helping out on all aspects of the software when needed
Qualifications
- More important than specific domain experience is the ability to make the math, the algorithms, and the code all line up and work well on real world problems
- Hands-on experience with visual odometry, state estimation, mapping, and SLAM
- Proficiency with probabilistic inference and 3d geometry
- Optimization for computationally constrained environments
- Deep Learning - training data, neural networks, online learning
- Solid software engineering foundation and a commitment to writing clean, well architected code
- High proficiency in C++
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative, small team environment
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions
Skills
Required:Real-time computer vision algorithmsVisual odometrySLAMProbabilistic inferenceC++
Nice to have:Deep learning
Benefits
- In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.
Last updated Sep 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
About Skydio
A family of flying robots.
AI-powered autonomous drones for Drone as First Responder (DFR), critical infrastructure inspection, tactical ISR, site security, surveying and mapping
DronesAutonomous SystemsInspectionSecurityMappingPublic SafetyNational Security
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