Software Engineer - Simulation & Robotics Engineer
Core
Build and evolve the Skydio Simulator, a high-fidelity, real-time digital replica of the physical world used for testing autonomy software and customer training.
Role type
Senior IC simulation engineer (robotics/physics)
Builds
High-fidelity simulation stack for autonomous flight systems
Domain
Robotics, autonomous systems, simulation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C++, Python, real-time system design, physics modeling, sensor simulation, architecture design, performance optimization, debugging complex systems
Preferred skills
robotics experience, game engines, multithreaded design, hardware abstraction
Technologies
C++, Python
Responsibilities
Design and implement core simulator architecture; model physics and dynamics for vehicle motion; simulate sensors and hardware components; validate autonomy stack in simulation; develop new simulator features; optimize performance and realism
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC