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Skydio
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Autonomy Engineer, Data Curation
$170,000 - $240,000 yearly
Skydio San Mateo, CA
Skydio 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. About the Role: As a Senior Engineer on the Autonomy Data Curation team, you’ll help build a data flywheel. You’ll collect the data that matters most from internal and external fleets of drones and turn it into high-quality, model-ready datasets that Autonomy teams can consume quickly and confidently for training and model development. Close peers will include the Deep Learning and Computer Vision teams. This role is an individual contributor who will report to the Director of Autonomy Data Curation. How you'll...
Skydio
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Autonomy Engineer - Controls
$170,000 - $240,000 yearly
Skydio San Mateo, CA
Skydio 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. About the Role: The controls algorithms running onboard our autonomous drones define its behavior creating stable/smooth flight and gimbal motion. This enables our pilots to easily execute their objectives from inspection & mapping to missions and security use cases. You will contribute to the development and implementation of the core motion planning software touching everything from the low-level stabilization and control, to high level task-specific frameworks, with a particular focus on the low-level...
Skydio
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Autonomy Engineer - Deep Learning
$170,000 - $277,500 yearly
Skydio San Mateo, CA
Skydio 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. About the role: Learning a semantic and geometric understanding of the world from visual data is the core of our autonomy system. We are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with real-time deep networks to accelerate progress in intelligent mobile robots. If you are excited about solving open-end problems in object detection and tracking, motion prediction, flow estimation, and total scene understanding, while leveraging massive amounts of structured video data, we would love to hear from you. How you'll...
Skydio
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Autonomy Engineer - Computer Vision
$170,000 - $277,500 yearly
Skydio San Mateo, CA
Skydio 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. About the role: The core of our system is the computer vision algorithms that allow drones to understand the world around them. You will architect and implement the algorithms that run on every drone powered by Skydio as part of a world class computer vision team with researchers who have pushed the state of the art in academia and industry.   We are looking for people who bring together an understanding of the relevant theory, solid software skills, and an ability to drive through to working solutions. How...
Lucid Motors
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Sr. Staff Engineer, Motion Planning and Controls, Autonomous Driving
Lucid Motors Newark, CA
About Lucid At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.  We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle,...
Skydio
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Systems Integration and Test Engineer (Senior to Staff Level)
$196,000 - $270,000 yearly
Skydio San Mateo, CA
Skydio 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. About the role: Reliability is our most important feature! Autonomous systems bring together electronics hardware, sensing, and real-time AI software. The complexity of these systems, paired with their operation in uncontrolled real-world environments, makes the development, performance, reliability, and integration strategy that ties everything together a key element of delivering a great product. We are seeking an experienced and versatile Senior/Staff Systems Integration and Test Engineer to own definition,...
Tesla
Sep 23, 2026
Mechanical Design Engineer, Accessories
$130,400 - $234,000 yearly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to work on vehicle accessories (phone/laptop charging, multimedia storage, etc.). Vehicle autonomy re-defines in-cabin accessories, requiring innovative mechanical solutions. Tesla is unique place for a mechanical engineer to own accessory designs from first principles to mass production. Looking for various experience levels - Senior, Staff etc. The Role Work closely with interior, design Studio and LV architecture to enable best USB hub, wireless phone chargers, Tesla SSDs and Keycards Optimize the components in the vehicle while considering performance, design, integration, size, mass, assembly and more Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts Own design of mechanical components and assemblies including PCBA outline, connector selection, fan integration, magnet selection, plastic...
Tesla
Sep 23, 2026
Mechanical Design Engineer, Sensing
$109,600 - $234,000 yearly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to work on sensing devices (weather/occupant/vehicle awareness). Vehicle autonomy combined with new regulation standards requires innovative mechanical solutions for sensors. Tesla is a unique place for a mechanical engineer to own designs from first principles to mass production. Looking for various experience levels - Senior, Staff etc. The Role Work closely with sensing, interior, exterior teams to enable temperature, rain, cabin and tire pressure sensors Optimize sensors in the vehicle while considering product variation, environmental factors, thermal, assembly and more Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts Own the design of all mechanical components including PCBA outline, heatsink design, shield-can design, connector selection, sensors selection, manufacturability at scale...
Tesla
Sep 23, 2026
Mechanical Design Engineer, Connectivity
$109,600 - $234,000 yearly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
Tesla is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Mechanical Design Engineer in the Autopilot and Electronics Product Design team to work on connectivity modules (GNSS, Cellular, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc.). Vehicle autonomy and new connectivity standards require new mechanical solutions. Tesla is a unique place for a mechanical engineer to own mechanical designs from first principles to mass production. Looking for various experience levels - Senior, Staff etc. The Role Work closely with Antenna, Wireless and LV architecture teams to enable best packaging and implementation Optimize position in the vehicle while considering antenna performances, thermal, grounding, volume, mass, assembly and more Participate in prototype builds, component fabrication, testing and validation efforts Own the design of all mechanical components of the connectivity modules such as PCBA outline, connector selection, Antenna, Heatsinks, Shield-cans, RF components and injection molded...
Tesla
Sep 23, 2026
Industrial Engineer, Energy, Megapack
$86,400 - $129,600 yearly
Tesla Lathrop, CA
Tesla is seeking an Industrial Engineer to lead strategic site planning and operations optimization for our manufacturing facility. You will develop headcount plans, site operations strategies, shift scaling plans, cost models, and capacity roadmaps that shape site operations to translate program milestones into actionable execution plans. Leveraging mathematical modeling, simulation, and heuristic methods, you will partner with cross-functional teams to align technical solutions with Tesla's production and sustainability objectives. Based in Lathrop, California, this role is critical to optimizing global manufacturing workflows and scaling sustainable production through innovation, ownership, and continuous improvement. The Role Lead site strategic planning initiatives including headcount modeling, site operations strategy, shift scaling and cost strategy, new programs pilots & validation strategies, forecasting site KPI, ensuring alignment with production ramps, new...
Tesla
Sep 23, 2026
Sr. Machine Learning Engineer, Used Cars Program
$172,000 - $258,000 yearly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
Tesla continues to expand rapidly in line with our mission to create a sustainable world of abundance. To keep pace with this growth, the North America Used Cars team is seeking a rigorous, analytically driven problem solver with the depth to operate across modeling, pricing strategy, and operational execution. This team is responsible for the Tesla Used Cars business focused on the acquisition, refurbishment, and resale of all used Tesla and non-Tesla vehicles. Tesla is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to join the Used Cars Programs team, a high-ownership role sitting at the intersection of machine learning, pricing science, and business operations. The used car pricing function currently supports multiple markets (US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico) with additional markets on the horizon. This role will be instrumental in executing a growing portfolio of ML and analytical initiatives from daily pricing operations and exception handling to new model development and strategic...
Tesla
Sep 23, 2026
Si Device Engineer
$160,000 - $295,800 yearly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
As a Staff / Senior Staff Si Device / Product Engineer at Tesla, you will own silicon device performance, yield, reliability, and productization for critical custom and semi-custom ICs used across vehicle electronics, energy products, and autonomy compute. You will bridge device physics, process technology, design, test, and high-volume manufacturing-turning wafer and package data into actionable product decisions at Tesla pace. You will set device and product engineering standards, lead yield and reliability ramp for new silicon nodes and packages, resolve complex fab and field issues, and guide foundry/OSAT partners with technical authority. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for engineers who can move fluidly from TCAD and SPICE to probe data, burn-in Pareto charts, and executive-ready recommendations. The Role Own device and product engineering for assigned silicon products: electrical specs, binning strategy, guard bands, datasheet/parametric limits, and...
Tesla
Sep 23, 2026
Component Engineer
$160,000 - $295,800 yearly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
As a Staff / Senior Staff Component Engineer at Tesla, you will own the technical strategy, selection, qualification, and lifecycle management of critical electronic and electromechanical components that enable vehicle, energy, and autonomy products. You will operate as the technical authority for your commodity domains-driving first-principles decisions on performance, reliability, cost, and supply risk-while partnering deeply with Design, Reliability, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and suppliers from concept through high-volume production. This role demands hands-on engineering depth, supplier technical leadership, and the ability to set standards that scale across programs. You will de-risk new technologies, resolve complex field and factory issues, mentor junior engineers, and influence architecture choices that directly affect product quality and manufacturability. The Role Own end-to-end technical responsibility for assigned component families (e.g., passives,...
Lucid Motors
Aug 28, 2026
Full time
Senior Machine Learning Engineer, End-to-End Planning
$158,400 - $217,800 yearly
Lucid Motors Newark, CA
About Lucid At Lucid, we are creating exceptional mobility experiences through innovation to drive the world forward. Built on Lucid’s proprietary technology and software-defined vehicle architecture, our award-winning vehicles bring our “Compromise Nothing™” approach to the global automotive market. That means refusing to choose between performance and sustainability, design and engineering, ambition and integrity. In Lucid Air and Lucid Gravity, we have designed and built vehicles that have redefined their segments, combining exceptional range, performance, design, and expansive space in a single experience.  We achieve this through deep vertical integration, with design, engineering, and production happening in-house across our global offices and manufacturing facilities. Our teams come from industries around the world, united by a shared commitment to excellence. By refusing to settle,...
Skydio
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Autonomy Engineer - Fixed Wing Planning & Controls
$170,000 - $240,000 yearly
Skydio San Mateo, CA
Skydio 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. About the Role: As an Autonomy Engineer you will contribute to the development and implementation of the core planning & control stack on F10, Skydio’s tailsitter platform. The F10 must reliably operate in the many tailsitter aerodynamic regimes – this coupled with the longer horizon of a faster vehicle makes the planning and control problems challenging and unique. Learn more about F10, our next-generation tailsitter platform, here . How You'll Make an Impact: Architect, implement, simulate, and...
Skydio
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Autonomy Engineer - Deep Learning
$170,000 - $277,500 yearly
Skydio San Mateo, CA
Skydio 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. About the role: Learning a semantic and geometric understanding of the world from visual data is the core of our autonomy system. We are pushing the boundaries of what is possible with real-time deep networks to accelerate progress in intelligent aerial robots that can autonomously navigate in unknown environments and deliver operational value to users. If you are excited about real world applications of deep learning and solving difficult problems in computer vision and autonomy, we would love to hear from you. As...
Skydio
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Senior Supplier Quality Engineer - Camera
$145,000 - $219,000 yearly
Skydio San Mateo, CA
Skydio 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. About the Role: Insightfully designed manufacturing processes and fully qualified supplier relationships are critical elements in bringing tightly integrated, sophisticated electromechanical systems to major markets. Skydio's autonomy depends on what our aircraft can see: navigation cameras, payload sensors, and the optics in front of them are among the most tolerance-sensitive, highest-risk components we build. As the Camera & Optics member of Skydio's Supplier Quality Engineering team, you'll own quality...
Skydio
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Engineering Manager - Autonomy
$170,000 - $276,000 yearly
Skydio San Mateo, CA
Skydio 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. About the role: Skydio is built around deep technological investments in autonomy that lead to breakthrough products. We are looking for world-class engineering leaders to scale up the autonomy team to deliver Skydio’s vision. Our small team has incredible technical strength in solving complex algorithmic challenges, and needs help growing to meet the product opportunities ahead. You will be responsible for one or more areas of ownership across core drone platforms, SW architecture, simulation, SDK, object...
Skydio
Oct 06, 2026
Full time
Systems Integration and Test Engineer
$149,000 - $200,000 yearly
Skydio San Mateo, CA
Skydio 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. About the role: Reliability is our most important feature! Autonomous systems bring together electronics hardware, sensing, and real-time AI software. The complexity of these systems, paired with their operation in uncontrolled real-world environments, makes the development, performance, reliability, and integration strategy that ties everything together a key element of delivering a great product. We are seeking a motivated and versatile Systems Integration and Test Engineer to own definition, integration,...
Tesla
Sep 23, 2026
System Validation Engineer, Body Controls, Vehicle Software
$140,000 - $396,000 yearly
Tesla Palo Alto, CA
Tesla is seeking a passionate engineer to join our Body Controls System Validation team and help define the future of vehicle interaction. As Tesla advances toward full autonomy, your vehicle becomes your personal chauffeur, one that understands what you want, anticipates your needs, and responds intuitively. Body controls systems are at the heart of this experience: doors that welcome you, seats that adjust to your preference, lighting that sets the mood, and an environment that adapts seamlessly, all without user lifting a finger. This role is critical in delivering that seamless, safe, and delightful autonomous experience. You'll develop innovative automated and manual test methods to simulate real-world vehicle, environmental, and user behaviors, working in a cutting-edge automation lab, alongside a highly capable team, building software, hardware, and mechanical solutions to push the boundaries of system-level validation. If you're excited about the intersection of software,...
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