Base Salary
$170k - $278k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and deploy computer vision and multimodal deep learning models for Skydio’s autonomy system.
- Use real-world video and sensor data for data mining, curation, labeling, training, and evaluation.
- Use large-scale synthetic data to power deep learning algorithms.
- Apply foundation models for knowledge distillation and label-efficient learning.
- Refine and optimize models for low-latency execution on embedded hardware.
- Develop evaluation benchmarks and metrics for autonomous system performance.
- Contribute as a generalist across other aspects of the software when needed.
Requirements
- M.S. or Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related discipline.
- Hands-on experience designing, training, and deploying deep learning models.
- Strong coding ability in Python and PyTorch, preferably with C++.
- Ability to apply state-of-the-art academic papers and literature to accelerate iteration.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative, highly technical environment.
- Comfort navigating and delivering within a complex codebase.
- Strong communication skills.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles.
- Eligible regular, full-time employees may enroll in group health insurance plans.
- Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay, and a 401K savings plan are provided.
- The role is a regular, full-time position with benefits subject to applicable laws and eligibility criteria.
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About Skydio
Skydio is the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and the world leader in autonomous flight technology. We leverage breakthrough artificial intelligence to create flying robots that are easier to operate, safer to fly, and more capable in complex environments. Our systems are trusted by more than 3,800 agencies and organizations across the U.S. military, public safety, and critical infrastructure sectors. Skydio Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs now operate in 42 states, and more than 16M Americans live within the response zone of a DFR Dock. In total, Skydio supports more than 1,200 public safety agencies – double the number from a year ago. More than 250 utilities rely on Skydio for inspection programs that improve reliability and worker safety. In national security, they are supporting mission-critical operations both on the battlefield and across military installations, keeping our nation and our allies secure. Founded in 2014, Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S., with headquarters in San Mateo, CA, and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, CA. We are the largest drone manufacturer in the U.S. and have shipped more than 60,000 flying robots. The company is backed by top investors and strategic partners, including Andreessen Horowitz, Linse Capital, N47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA.