Own Skydio's embedded HIL system, leading the architecture and integration of automated tests for diverse drone products.
Posted by employer 19 hours ago
First seen on Joblaze 8 hours ago
Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago
What you'll build
- Own the architecture and roadmap of the HIL test framework
- Design and build new test stations and fixtures
- Partner with firmware, platform and product teams
- Develop new critical use cases for hardware validation
- Triage failing runs and route real bugs
Must have
- Strong Python experience
- Software engineering experience with test or CI infrastructure
- Solid Linux systems skills
- Hands-on embedded Linux experience
- Clear communicator
Nice to have
- Experience in hardware bring-up
- Interest in system debugging
Practical constraints
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days is strongly encouraged
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Software Engineer will manage Skydio's embedded Hardware In Loop (HIL) system, overseeing the Python test framework and its integration with continuous integration processes. Key skills include strong Python programming, Linux systems expertise, and hands-on experience with embedded Linux, particularly in debugging and hardware bring-up. This position is ideal for someone with a solid background in software engineering and test infrastructure, capable of collaborating across multiple engineering teams. Skydio emphasizes a diverse and inclusive work environment, fostering innovation through varied perspectives.
Joblaze insights
- Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 23, 2026. Last confirmed on Skydio's careers page October 23, 2026.
- Salary band is above the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$129,582).
- Starts above 92% of 284 comparable senior other roles in United States that list Python we track (median $153,000 across 57 companies). See Python salary trends
- Python appears in 16.5% of 2552 comparable senior other roles in United States; Docker appears in 0.7% of 2552 comparable senior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- What's the salary range?
- Skydio lists $190,000–$250,000 for this role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Docker, Linux, Python.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Skydio targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer, Hardware In Loop (HIL) role at Skydio.
From the original posting
About the Role:
You will own Skydio's embedded HIL system end to end: the Python test framework, its CI integration, the fleet of physical test stations, and the devices on them. You'll set its technical direction, keep it reliable as the number of products and tests grows, and make it easy for other teams to add tests.
How You’ll Make an Impact:
Own the architecture and roadmap of the HIL test framework and its integration with CI
Design and build new test stations and fixtures and bring new products onto the HIL
Partner with firmware, platform and product teams to turn their validation needs into reliable automated tests
Develop new critical use cases to expand hardware validation and development to more broad teams
Triage failing runs, separate infrastructure problems from product regressions, and route real bugs to the right team
What Makes You a Good Fit:
Strong Python, with clean, well-tested code and sensible abstraction boundaries
Software engineering experience, including building or owning test or CI infrastructure
Solid Linux systems skills: networking, USB/udev, systemd, Docker, shell
Hands-on embedded Linux experience: flashing, bootloaders and recovery modes, serial consoles, debugging boards that don't boot
Clear communicator who can support many engineering teams
Experience / interest in hardware bring-up and system debugging
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. 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 $190,000 - $250,000. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
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