Software Engineer in Test (Wireless)

About the role:
At Skydio, we’re building cutting-edge drone technology that is revolutionizing industries by combining best-in-class autonomy with real-time wireless connectivity. As we scale, we need a talented Software Engineer in Test-Wireless to establish the test infrastructure that ensures the reliability and performance of our wireless features. You’ll be responsible for automating our test processes across multiple wireless technologies, ensuring our systems can seamlessly adapt and deliver, even in the most demanding environments. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of wireless testing for autonomous drones by combining software and hardware expertise.

How you'll make an impact:

• Build the first automated wireless test infrastructure at Skydio, replacing the current manual testing processes with robust automated systems that run with every core check-in
• Set up regression tests for complex wireless features, such as bitrate adaptation for video streaming, ensuring that all hardware and software modes are tested comprehensively across various use cases and scenarios
• Collaborate closely with wireless software, systems, and infrastructure teams, designing test scripts that work seamlessly across our radio environments
• Tackle cutting-edge challenges in drone communication, such as testing video quality and continuously improving wireless performance under dynamic conditions
• Ensure the reliability of our drones as we scale to billions of flights per year
• Be a key contributor to the future of autonomous drones, ensuring that our wireless systems maintain strong reliability statistics and continuously improving test infrastructure to catch potential issues early

What makes you a good fit:

• 2+ years of experience building test infrastructure for hardware devices, ideally in a wireless or embedded systems environment
• Proficiency in Python and C, with experience in automating tests 
• Preferred experience with wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi, Cellular, and Bluetooth 
• Familiarity with both hardware and software integration, and the ability to test complex systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work through the challenges of setting up test cases for dynamic, real-world environments
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively with cross-functional teams 

Compensation Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $119,000 - $197,500. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.

*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.

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