Join Skydio as a Senior Autonomy Engineer to design and implement cutting-edge computer vision algorithms for autonomous drones.
Posted by employer 4 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- 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
- Help out on all aspects of the software when needed
Must have
- Hands-on experience with visual odometry, state estimation, mapping, and SLAM
- Proficiency with probabilistic inference and 3d geometry
- High proficiency in C++
- Solid software engineering foundation and a commitment to writing clean, well architected code
Nice to have
- Ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative, small team environment
- Deep Learning - training data, neural networks, online learning
- Optimization for computationally constrained environments
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Autonomy Engineer focuses on designing and implementing advanced computer vision algorithms that enable Skydio's drones to navigate and understand their environments. Key skills include expertise in visual odometry, state estimation, and proficiency in C++, along with a solid foundation in deep learning and optimization techniques. This position is ideal for experienced engineers who can integrate theoretical knowledge with practical coding to solve real-world challenges. The collaborative team environment at Skydio fosters innovation and supports diverse perspectives.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago — first seen on Joblaze September 17, 2026. Last confirmed on Skydio's careers page September 19, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for AI/ML roles (median ~$188,120).
- Starts above 31% of 26 comparable senior ai/ml roles in United States that list C++ we track (median $175,500 across 15 companies). See C++ salary trends
- C++ appears in 7.8% of 529 comparable senior ai/ml roles in United States; 3D Geometry appears in 0.2% of 529 comparable senior ai/ml roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Skydio lists $170,000–$277,500 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: 3D Geometry, C++, Deep Learning, SLAM, Visual Odometry, mapping.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Skydio targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Autonomy Engineer - Computer Vision role at Skydio.
From the original posting
About the role:
The core of our system is the computer vision algorithms that allow drones to understand the world around them. You will architect and implement the algorithms that run on every drone powered by Skydio as part of a world class computer vision team with researchers who have pushed the state of the art in academia and industry.
We are looking for people who bring together an understanding of the relevant theory, solid software skills, and an ability to drive through to working solutions.
How you'll make an impact:
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
What makes you a good fit:
More important than specific domain experience is an 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
Compensation Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - 277,500*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. 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.
*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
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