Skydio

Senior Autonomy Engineer, Data Curation

San Mateo, California, United States · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$170k-$240kDetected 47 days ago

PythonC++Machine LearningDeep LearningData EngineeringComputer VisionIncident ResponseRoboticsSensors

About the role

You'll collect the data that matters most from internal and external fleets of drones and turn it into high-quality, model-ready datasets that Autonomy teams can consume quickly and confidently for training and model development.
Close peers will include the Deep Learning and Computer Vision teams.
This role is an individual contributor who will report to the Director of Autonomy Data Curation.

Build and operate pipelines that transform raw autonomy logs & media into curated datasets with strong observability and clear ownership to make curated data more broadly reusable.
Build tooling that makes data discovery and slicing fast and self-serve for Autonomy teams. For example: media search tooling and hard mining loops with infra for auto-routing data to annotation.
Build with a data-driven and impact-forward mindset with dashboards highlighting cost, dataset balance, and audit details.
Hands-on experience building data pipelines for large-scale datasets (ETL/ELT, streaming or batch, orchestration).
Ability to work across ambiguous interfaces (data + tooling + model consumers) and drive decisions.
Build tooling that makes data discovery and slicing fast and self-serve for Autonomy teams.
At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation.
We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems.

5+ years of professional software engineering experience (or equivalent), with significant ownership of production systems.
Strong proficiency in programming, demonstrable in at least one of of our most frequently used languages (Python/C++).
Experience with data modeling, schema evolution, and dataset/version management.
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.

Experience with autonomy/robotics data: flight logs, self-driving car data, sensor fusion traces, video, geospatial metadata.
Experience with labeling workflows, annotation tooling, and labeling QA at scale.
Familiarity with privacy concepts (PII handling, redaction, access control, audit logs).
Experience with vector/semantic search over media or telemetry.
Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles.
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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.
The annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - 240,000*.
Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location.

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.
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.

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility.
The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

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