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Senior Software Engineer

Skyways is building autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for transporting goods and eventually people, backed by USAF funding and Silicon Valley investors including Y Combinator.
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Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
11 - 50 Employees
5+ years of experience
AI · Automotive · Space

Description For Senior Software Engineer

Skyways, an innovative startup based in Austin, TX, is revolutionizing air transportation through autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Backed by significant USAF funding and supported by prominent Silicon Valley investors including Y Combinator, the company is already making waves with their vehicles in production and serving commercial customers.

As a Senior Software Engineer at Skyways, you'll play a crucial role in developing their mission planner, a core component of their operational success. This position combines advanced front-end development with sophisticated 3D visualization and direct aircraft interaction. You'll be responsible for building and enhancing this critical tool that serves as the central interface for flight operations.

The role requires expertise in ElectronJS, 3D rendering technologies, and a strong background in front-end development. You'll be working on implementing real-time visualizations, optimizing performance, and ensuring seamless communication with aircraft systems. This is an opportunity to shape the future of transportation by creating intuitive, powerful tools that enable autonomous flight operations.

Skyways offers the excitement of working with cutting-edge technology in the autonomous aviation space, backed by solid financial support and government partnerships. If you're passionate about building complex, user-friendly applications and want to be part of revolutionizing transportation, this role offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and meaningful impact.

Last updated 11 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer

  • Developing and maintaining the mission planner application for flight operations
  • Implementing and optimizing 3D graphics and scene rendering
  • Building robust desktop applications using ElectronJS
  • Establishing direct communication protocols with aircraft for real-time control
  • Ensuring intuitive and responsive user interface

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer

JavaScript
  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience with front-end development
  • Proven expertise with ElectronJS at scale
  • Experience with 3D rendering libraries (CesiumJS, Three.js, or Babylon.js) or game development
  • Deep understanding of 3D scene re-rendering principles and performance optimization
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative approach and clear communication skills

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