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Skydio

Senior Wireless Software Engineer, National Security

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about 6 hours ago
Boston, MA, USA or San Mateo, CA, USASenior
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$170k - $240k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Own radio-link performance end-to-end, improving range, throughput, latency, robustness, and reliability.
  • Integrate and control radios at the system layer, implementing software interfaces for configuration and management.
  • Develop algorithms for adaptive link behaviors, including rate control and application-aware QoS.
  • Support relay/mesh operations and multi-aircraft coordination.
  • Drive conducted and OTA testing, defining KPIs and enhancing automated regression.
  • Create telemetry pipelines and dashboards for radio performance analysis.
  • Debug issues close to hardware using various diagnostic tools.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align on requirements and deliver improvements.
  • Incorporate operational feedback from defense users for rapid iteration.

Requirements

  • Strong experience with RF data links and industrial radio modems.
  • Solid understanding of wireless link fundamentals and performance drivers.
  • Experience configuring and tuning radios for optimal performance.
  • Strong embedded/software background in C/C++ and comfort with Python.
  • Experience with embedded Linux networking and traffic shaping.
  • Familiarity with radio management interfaces and building monitoring layers.
  • Hands-on debugging experience with lab and field tools.
  • Strong software engineering fundamentals and collaborative skills.
  • Must be a U.S. Person due to access to export controlled information.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 20%.

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary and equity in the form of stock options.
  • Comprehensive benefits packages including health insurance.
  • Paid vacation time, sick leave, and holiday pay.
  • 401K savings plan.
  • Relocation assistance for eligible roles.

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