
About Skydio
Autonomous drones for safer, smarter operations
Key Highlights
- Valuation exceeds $2B following 2023 funding round
- Over $741M raised from top investors like Andreessen Horowitz
- Developed the X10 drone for first responders and military
- Headquartered in San Mateo, CA with 501-1000 employees
Skydio, headquartered in San Mateo, CA, is a leader in autonomous drone technology, specializing in applications for inspection, search and rescue, and national security. With over $741 million in funding from investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Levitate Capital, Skydio's valuation has surpassed ...
🎁 Benefits
Skydio offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance....
🌟 Culture
Skydio fosters a culture of innovation and engineering excellence, focusing on R&D to push the boundaries of autonomous flight technology. The company...
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Skydio is hiring an Autonomy Engineer - Deep Learning to design and implement computer vision and multimodal deep learning models for their autonomy system. You'll work with technologies like TensorFlow and Keras to solve complex problems in autonomous flight. This position requires experience in deep learning and computer vision.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in deep learning and computer vision, with hands-on experience in training and deploying models. You are passionate about applying your skills to real-world challenges, particularly in the context of autonomous systems and aerial mobility. Your expertise in Python and frameworks like TensorFlow and Keras enables you to tackle complex problems effectively.
You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working with cross-functional teams to drive innovation. Your ability to analyze and interpret visual data allows you to contribute significantly to the development of advanced autonomy systems. You are eager to push the boundaries of what is possible in intelligent aerial robotics.
What you'll do
As an Autonomy Engineer at Skydio, you will design, implement, and deploy cutting-edge computer vision and multimodal deep learning models. Your work will involve leveraging vast amounts of real-world video and sensor data to enhance the autonomy system's capabilities. You will focus on solving challenging problems such as optical flow estimation, object detection, and automated path planning.
You will collaborate closely with other engineers and stakeholders to ensure that the models you develop are optimized for performance and reliability. Your role will also include data mining, curation, and labeling to support the training of deep learning models. You will be at the forefront of advancing Skydio's technology, contributing to the future of autonomous flight.
What we offer
Skydio provides a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology that is shaping the future of drones and aerial mobility. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Join us in our mission to empower a broader audience of drone users and make a significant impact in the field of autonomous systems.
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