Software Engineer - Cloud Simulation & Full-Stack

We are looking for a software engineer to build the cloud-native and full-stack systems that power customer-facing simulation at Skydio. In this role, you will design and implement the services, APIs, and interfaces that allow customers to configure, personalize, and interact with the Skydio Simulator at scale. This is not a pure cloud role: you will work closely with the simulator itself, interfacing directly with C++ and Python systems that run real-time simulation and autonomy software. You’ll help bridge the gap between a complex robotics simulator and intuitive, flexible user experiences delivered through the cloud.

Responsibilities

Build backend systems that orchestrate simulator execution, configuration, and lifecycle management in cloud environments; Enable customers to tailor simulation environments, scenarios, vehicles, and behaviors through robust APIs and services; Design clean, reliable interfaces between cloud services and the core simulator runtime, including control, data exchange, and monitoring; Develop backend and frontend components that expose simulator capabilities through web interfaces and customer-facing tools; Ensure simulation services are secure, observable, and scalable to support production customer workloads; Architect systems with a strong focus on scalability, reliability, observability, and security, supporting multi-tenant, production workloads; Contribute to technical direction and architectural decisions around how simulation is delivered as a cloud product

Requirements

Strong professional experience building backend and distributed systems in production environments; Proficiency in Python and C++ (required); Proficiency in modern frontend development using TypeScript and React; Experience designing and consuming APIs, including GraphQL or similar API paradigms; Experience with cloud and platform technologies such as AWS, Kubernetes, and PostgreSQL; Comfort working across system boundaries — from cloud services and APIs down to simulator-facing interfaces; Strong product sense and ability to design systems that are both technically sound and intuitive for customers; Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across multiple teams and disciplines

Nice to have

Experience with Go for backend or platform services; Experience with Rust (strong plus), especially for systems, performance-sensitive, or infrastructure work; Frontend experience with 3D or visualization technologies such as Three.js or WebGL; Familiarity with workflow orchestration systems such as Temporal; Experience productizing complex technical systems for external users; Background or interest in simulation, robotics, or real-time systems

Benefits

Competitive base salaries; Equity in the form of stock options; Comprehensive benefits packages; Group health insurance plans; Paid vacation time; Sick leave; Holiday pay; 401K savings plan; Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles