Skydio

Senior/Staff Embedded Software Engineer - Camera Systems

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8 hours ago
Tampere, FinlandSenior / Staff+

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and integration of camera subsystems.
  • Design and bring up ISP and camera hardware.
  • Configure and optimize ISP and encoder pipelines.
  • Collaborate with image quality, calibration, and test teams to deliver production-ready camera software.
  • Develop next-generation image-processing algorithms for autonomous flight applications.
  • Bring up and debug new hardware platforms and prototypes.

Requirements

  • Proven ISP development experience on ARM-based Linux or Android SoCs, especially Qualcomm platforms.
  • Deep understanding of ISP pipeline architecture, including front-end, Bayer processing, and post-processing.
  • Strong algorithm development experience across CPU, DSP, GPU, and ISP pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience with real-time 3A algorithms.
  • Familiarity with Android Camera HAL3, Linux V4L2, AVC, and HEVC standards.
  • Experience with GStreamer and GPU shader-based image-processing implementations such as debayering and lens shading.
  • Strong embedded development experience, including firmware for physical hardware.
  • Proficiency in modern C++ in real-time embedded environments.
  • Python scripting and development skills.
  • Skill in hardware bring-up, low-level debugging, and performance optimization.
  • Ability to write clean, maintainable, and well-abstracted code.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages.
  • Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles.
  • Statutory benefits are provided in accordance with Finnish law, with additional benefits determined by company policies and the employment contract.

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About Skydio

1,001-5,000 employees

Skydio builds autonomous drones, docking systems, and fleet management software for enterprise, public safety, and defense customers. It sells hardware with AI-based autonomy plus SaaS for fleet operations, inspections, and Drone-as-First-Responder programs. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in San Mateo, California, the company designs and assembles its products in the U.S., with manufacturing in Hayward, and its systems are used across utilities, law enforcement, and the U.S. military.

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