Senior Software Engineer, Hardware In Loop (HIL)

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.

Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.

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