Senior Software Engineer, Hardware In Loop (HIL)

You will own Skydio's embedded HIL system end to end: the Python test framework, its CI integration, the fleet of physical test stations, and the devices on them. You'll set its technical direction, keep it reliable as the number of products and tests grows, and make it easy for other teams to add tests.

Responsibilities

Own the architecture and roadmap of the HIL test framework and its integration with CI; Design and build new test stations and fixtures and bring new products onto the HIL; Partner with firmware, platform and product teams to turn their validation needs into reliable automated tests; Develop new critical use cases to expand hardware validation and development to more broad teams; Triage failing runs, separate infrastructure problems from product regressions, and route real bugs to the right team

Requirements

Strong Python, with clean, well-tested code and sensible abstraction boundaries; Software engineering experience, including building or owning test or CI infrastructure; Solid Linux systems skills: networking, USB/udev, systemd, Docker, shell; Hands-on embedded Linux experience: flashing, bootloaders and recovery modes, serial consoles, debugging boards that don't boot; Clear communicator who can support many engineering teams

Nice to have

Experience / interest in hardware bring-up and system debugging; Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment

Benefits

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