Senior ML/AI/CV Software Engineer

Skyways is an innovative startup revolutionizing air transportation through autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles. Based near Austin, TX, and backed by prestigious investors including YCombinator, they're working on what some might call the flying car, but with their own unique master plan. The company, founded in 2017, has grown to a team of 23 and maintains an active status in the industry.

The role of Senior ML/AI/CV Software Engineer is crucial to Skyways' mission of advancing civilization through new transportation methods. The ideal candidate will be passionate about aviation, embrace challenging engineering problems, and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. This position offers the unique opportunity to work directly with aircraft and see your innovations take flight.

The role combines cutting-edge machine learning and computer vision with practical applications in autonomous aviation. You'll be responsible for everything from training data collection and pipeline setup to systems design and production deployment. The position requires a strong background in both software engineering and machine learning, with particular emphasis on computer vision applications.

What makes this role special is the direct impact you'll have on developing revolutionary transportation technology. You'll work closely with flight operations, seeing your software implementations tested and improved in real-world conditions. The position offers the perfect blend of theoretical ML/AI work and practical engineering applications, all while contributing to a transportation revolution.

This is not a research position but rather a hands-on engineering role where your work will directly influence the development of autonomous aerial vehicles. The company's backing by respected investors and its YCombinator association provides the resources and support needed to make significant advances in this cutting-edge field.