Senior Software Engineer

Creating a new form of air transportation.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
11 - 50 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Automotive · Robotics

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Skyways is an innovative startup based near Austin, TX, focused on revolutionizing air transportation through autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles. Backed by prestigious investors including YCombinator, they're working on what some might call the flying car, though with their own unique approach to making it a reality. As a Senior Software Engineer at Skyways, you'll be at the forefront of developing software for aircraft systems, joining a fast-paced environment where your code will literally take flight.

The role demands a skilled engineer who's passionate about aviation and ready to tackle complex engineering challenges. You'll be working directly with aircraft systems, developing and implementing critical software components that control and manage autonomous flight operations. The position offers a unique opportunity to blend traditional software engineering with aerospace applications, requiring both strong programming skills and an understanding of flight systems.

The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of software engineering experience, with strong capabilities in C++ and Python. While the core requirements focus on solid software engineering principles, the role offers exciting opportunities to work with cutting-edge technologies in computer vision, AI/ML, and flight controls. The company culture emphasizes independence, innovation, and rapid iteration, making this an ideal position for someone who thrives in a startup environment and wants to make a meaningful impact on the future of transportation.

Working at Skyways means joining a team of 23 passionate individuals who are dedicated to advancing civilization through innovative air transportation solutions. The company, founded in 2017, maintains an active presence in the aviation technology sector and offers the flexibility of remote work while maintaining its base near Austin, TX.

Last updated 37 minutes ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Take ownership of core software-related projects
  • Invent and design new systems and go through review process
  • Reason about decisions based on data (experiments, math/science)
  • Maintain clean codebase through code reviews, tests, and CI setup
  • Promote software engineering best practices
  • Ship software to production (aircraft and network-based applications)
  • Work with flight ops to test software and iterate/improve

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

Python
  • BSc. or MSc. degree in Computer Science / Software engineering
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a software engineer
  • Experience with C++ / multi-threaded code
  • Experience with Python or similar scripting language
  • Experience with web based technologies
  • Must be highly independent
  • Must be generalist and able to work beyond full stack

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