Software Engineer - Simulation & Robotics

ph3Software Engineer - Simulation Robotics /h3 h3Build and optimize the real-time Skydio Simulator core to accurately model physics and sensors. /h3 h3Location: Zürich, Zürich /h3 h3About The Role /h3 h3Software Engineer /h3 pSkydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond. /p h3About the Role: /h3 pWe are looking for a software engineer to build and evolve the core of the Skydio Simulator — a high-fidelity, real-time digital replica of the physical world used both by customers and by Skydio's autonomy engineers every day. /p pIn this role, you will work deep in the simulator stack: from physics and sensor simulation, to hardware emulation, to the core architecture that runs our full autonomy software in simulation. You will help define how simulated worlds behave, how vehicles perceive and interact with them, and how closely simulation mirrors reality. /p pThis is a systems-heavy role focused on correctness, performance, and realism. Prior robotics experience is not required, but curiosity about physical systems and an interest in autonomous robots is essential. /p h3Areas of Responsibility: /h3 ul lipCore Simulator Architecture: Design, implement, and evolve the foundational architecture of the Skydio Simulator, ensuring it scales across vehicle types, environments, and use cases. /p /li lipPhysics and Dynamics: Improve and extend physics models governing vehicle motion, interactions with the environment, and dynamic agents. /p /li lipSensor and Hardware Simulation: Build high-fidelity simulations of cameras, IMUs, and other onboard components, including timing, noise characteristics, and hardware behavior. /p /li lipAutonomy Stack Integration: Run and validate the full Skydio autonomy stack in simulation, ensuring consistency between simulated and real-world behavior. /p /li lipFeature Development on Top of the Core: Implement simulator capabilities that unlock new workflows for customers and internal autonomy engineers, from training scenarios to advanced testing modes. /p /li lipPerformance and Fidelity: Profile, optimize, and improve simulator performance while continuously pushing realism and accuracy. /p /li /ul h3What You'll Do: /h3 ul lipDevelop core simulator components in C++ and Python, working close to real-time constraints. /p /li lipCollaborate with autonomy, perception, and controls engineers to align simulation behavior with real-world systems. /p /li lipDebug complex interactions between physics, sensors, autonomy logic, and rendering. /p /li lipHelp shape the long-term technical direction of the simulator as both a product and an internal platform. /p /li lipContribute to documentation and shared understanding of how the simulator works internally. /p /li /ul h3Qualifications: /h3 ul lipStrong software engineering experience with C++ and Python. /p /li lipExperience building complex systems where performance, determinism, or correctness matter. /p /li lipComfort reasoning about time-synchronized systems, state machines, or real-time execution. /p /li lipAbility to work in a large, evolving codebase with multiple stakeholders. /p /li lipInterest in robotics, simulation, or physical systems (prior robotics experience is a plus, not a requirement). /p /li /ul h3Bonus Experience: /h3 ul lipRobotics, simulation, game engines, or real-time systems. /p /li lipPhysics engines, sensor modeling, or hardware abstraction layers. /p /li lipMultithreaded or low-latency system design. /p /li lipExperience debugging systems that span software and physical behavior. /p /li /ul pAt Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture. /p pQualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. /p pFor positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr