We work closely with both the hardware team and the rest of the software organization, to bridge the gap between software development and hardware validation.
How you'll make an impact
Contribute to 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: The hourly rate for this position is $47/hr for Undergrad, $53/hr for Graduate students, and $70/hr for PhD students*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Interns 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.
Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.
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