Lead Software Engineer, Advanced Pilot Assistant Software (Autonomy/Robotics)

We're a fast-moving team of aviators, engineers, and operators building an AI platform to make flying safer, more efficient, and more capable. We're seeking a Lead Software Engineer to help design and build advanced pilot assistance software that supports our flight safety platform.

Requirements

• Design, build, and deploy robotic and embedded software that powers advanced pilot assistance systems in production environments.
• Own autonomy-related features or subsystems from concept through deployment, driving work from 0 to 1 with a strong focus on reliability and performance.
• Write, review, and maintain high-quality Python and C++ code across autonomy, systems, and embedded components.
• Integrate software with hardware, sensors, and perception or data ingestion pipelines to support autonomous and operator-in-the-loop decision-making.
• Optimize software for edge compute environments, managing CPU/GPU usage, latency, and implementing appropriate safety mechanisms and fail-safes.
• Lead testing, validation, and deployment efforts to ensure systems meet safety-critical and mission-critical requirements.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to technical direction through design reviews, code reviews, and hands-on collaboration.

Benefits

• 100%* of employee medical premiums covered
• 3 weeks PTO plus 13+ paid company holidays
• Monthly phone and wellness benefits
• 401(k) with no employer match