Senior Embedded Software Engineer – Camera Systems

About the role

Skydio designs and manufactures fully autonomous drones that rely on advanced computer vision and machine learning. As a senior member of the imaging team, you will architect and develop cutting‑edge camera subsystems for current and next‑generation products.

Key responsibilities

• Lead development and integration of camera subsystems, including ISP and encoder pipelines.
• Design, bring up, and tune ISP and camera hardware on ARM‑based Linux/Android SoCs.
• Collaborate with image‑quality, calibration, and test teams to deliver production‑ready software.
• Develop next‑generation image‑processing algorithms for autonomous flight.
• Debug new hardware platforms and prototypes.

Required profile

• Proven experience with ISP development on ARM‑based Linux/Android SoCs, especially Qualcomm platforms.
• Deep understanding of ISP pipeline architecture and real‑time 3A algorithms.
• Strong background in algorithm development across CPU, DSP, GPU, and ISP pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with hardware bring‑up, low‑level debugging, and performance optimization.

Required skills

• ISP development, Linux V4L2, Android Camera HAL3, AVC/HEVC standards.
• GStreamer, GPU shader‑based image processing.
• Modern C++ in real‑time embedded environments.
• Python scripting.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates.
• Statutory benefits in accordance with Finnish law.