Software Engineer, Skyways

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JavaScript

Python

Git

Junior, Mid and Senior level

Austin

4-5 days a week in office

AI-driven autonomous delivery drones

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AI-driven autonomous delivery drones

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceSupply ChainAutomationDelivery

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

JavaScript

Python

Git

Junior, Mid and Senior level

Austin

4-5 days a week in office

21-100 employees

B2BArtificial IntelligenceSupply ChainAutomationDelivery

Company mission

To provide long-range, heavy-payload, autonomous drone solutions for the harshest environments.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Strong proficiency in Python and/or JavaScript
Experience building and maintaining software systems
Solid understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, design patterns
Experience with Git, testing, and CI/CD pipelines
Excellent problem-solving skills; meticulous attention to detail
Proactive, self-starter; comfortable with ambiguity in fast-paced environments
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; collaborate effectively

Desirable

Front-end: ElectronJS, 3D rendering (CesiumJS, Three.js, Babylon.js)
Robotics, computer vision ("landing zone," "detect/avoid"), autonomous systems
Familiarity with Inertial Measurement Units (IMUs) for navigation
Experience with direct hardware or embedded system communication
Knowledge of aviation or defense programs
Experience in a fast-paced startup environment

What the job involves

Skyways is expanding rapidly, and we're seeking a Software Engineer to contribute across our diverse and growing software landscape
This is a critical generalist role with a broad scope, empowering you to tackle varied challenges, from complex ground station applications to the sophisticated systems that control our autonomous aircraft
You will play a vital role in enabling our rapid development and deployment, making a tangible impact in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
Develop and deploy high-quality software (front-end, back-end, embedded)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams; define requirements, implement solutions
Address pain points in software imaging, deployment, and operations
Contribute to system architecture: scalability, reliability, maintainability
Proactively identify and debug complex issues; drive solutions
Participate in code reviews, foster best practices, promote excellence
Assist data analysis, large datasets, and effective visualizations

Our take

Maintaining smooth cargo shipments is essential to the integrity of supply chains, something that is equally important to both businesses and military forces. Such logistics are generally handled by cars and trucks, but this greatly limits the efficiency of routes and can negatively impact stealth for military supply chains.

Skyways develops AI-driven autonomous delivery drones that are focused on reducing supply chain bottlenecks for military forces as well as businesses. The company is currently developing its V3 drone, set to replace its current V2. With over 130 test flights already performed, its set to hit the market in 2026.

Whilst offense and defense drones are commonplace in today’s military landscape, Skyways has identified the gap in the market of low-flying and autonomous delivery drones, helping to reduce loads carried by troops, increase resupply capabilities, and lower detection rates. The company currently focuses on facilitating military deliveries but shows promise to improve last-mile eCommerce order fulfilment in the future.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

Glassdoor (3.3)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Jun 2025

$37m

GRANT

Dec 2021

$15m

SERIES A

Total funding: $54m

Company HQ

Sixth Street Historic District, Austin, TX

Leadership

Charles Acknin

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Previously co-founded Elixir Labs where they served as CEO. Prior to that, they were a Senior Software Engineer at Google and a Software Engineer at Oracle.

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