
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 ...
π Benefits
Skydio offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO, and a flexible remote work policy to support work-life balance....
π 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 to accelerate deep learning model performance for autonomous flight systems. You'll work with Computer Vision and Deep Learning technologies in Zurich. This position requires expertise in building high-performance inference solutions.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in deep learning and computer vision, with experience in developing high-performance models for real-time applications. Your expertise in Python and TensorFlow allows you to build and optimize deep learning infrastructures effectively. You are passionate about leveraging structured video data to solve complex problems in object detection, tracking, and segmentation. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that push the boundaries of autonomous systems.
You possess a solid understanding of performance profiling for computer vision and vision language models, enabling you to identify bottlenecks and implement optimization strategies. Your analytical mindset helps you analyze performance metrics and improve the efficiency of deep learning models across various hardware platforms. You are committed to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest advancements in AI and machine learning.
What you'll do
In this role, you will develop solutions for high-performance deep learning inference tailored for computer vision workloads. You will work on delivering high throughput and low latency solutions that can be deployed on different hardware platforms. Collaborating with the autonomy, embedded, and cloud teams, you will contribute to the development of Skydio's cutting-edge deep learning capabilities. Your responsibilities will include profiling computer vision models to analyze performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing acceleration and optimization techniques.
You will also engage in building and scaling the infrastructure that supports Skydio's deep learning and AI efforts, ensuring that the systems are robust and efficient. Your work will directly impact the capabilities of Skydio's autonomous flight systems, empowering a diverse range of drone users. You will have the opportunity to innovate and experiment with new approaches to enhance the performance of deep learning models in real-time applications.
What we offer
At Skydio, you will be part of a pioneering team that is shaping the future of autonomous flight. We offer a collaborative work environment where your contributions will be valued and recognized. You will have access to cutting-edge technology and resources to support your work. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Join us in our mission to empower users through advanced drone technology.
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