Responsibilities
- Design and implement real-time deep-learning solutions for detection, tracking, segmentation, and optical-flow estimation on Skydio drones.
- Apply unsupervised learning, few-shot learning, and foundational models for data-efficient machine learning.
- Curate and enhance synthetic data and structured video data for deep-learning algorithms.
- Refine and optimize models for low-latency execution on embedded hardware.
- Characterize and quantify vision-system performance.
- Research and prototype new approaches.
- Contribute broadly across the software stack as needed.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience creating and deploying deep-learning models.
- Experience curating synthetic and real-world image datasets.
- Strong software engineering foundation and clean, well-architected coding practices in Python or C++, preferably both.
- Experience prototyping, training, optimizing, and deploying deep neural networks.
- Ability to read and contextualize scientific papers and computer-vision literature.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative small-team environment.
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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.