Skyways
Director of Software
Austin, TX · Director
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 176 days ago
LogisticsLeadership
About the role
- The role sits at the intersection of software, aircraft, operators, and customers.
- You will work closely with flight, hardware, manufacturing, and operations to turn real-world constraints into reliable software that scales from live deployments to larger autonomous fleets.
Responsibilities
- Own software execution and the software roadmap across autonomy, SkyNav, and the internal tools that support aircraft flying today
- Build, lead, and develop the software team, including hiring, performance, growth, and the tech-lead or management layer as the team scales
- Partner tightly with hardware, flight, and manufacturing to ensure software and aircraft evolve together
- Hands-on experience building with ROS, ElectronJS, Ardupilot, or Mavlink.
Skills
- Our V2 aircraft carries 30 lbs up to 500 miles, while our next-generation V3 carries 100 lbs over 1,000+ miles with 20+ hours of endurance.
Benefits
- Own org design for software, and be accountable for delivery, team health, and the software budget
Company info
- Experience supporting software on production hardware, flight systems, or safety-critical systems.
- Work directly with operators and customers to iterate based on live deployments and field feedback
- Want to join our mission?
Equal opportunity
- Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace.
Visa & Work Authorization
- permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries authorized under applicable export control regulations
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