Staff Software Engineer

Skyways · Austin, TX

Posted 2 days ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open: 2 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: No
Ghost-job risk at Skyways: low
Hiring momentum: 26 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Skyways's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Skyways.

About this role

As a Staff Software Engineer at Skyways, you will set the technical direction for software that operates autonomous cargo aircraft. Your responsibilities include owning the architecture, defining standards, and driving outcomes across multiple teams, while working with a stack that includes 3D interfaces, high throughput Python services, and C++ in ArduPilot. This role is suited for a hands-on engineer who is proactive and wants their design decisions to impact real-world aviation.

Our read on this posting2.8out of 5

benefits: 1/5
freshness: 5/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 4/5
pay transparency: 0/5

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What you need

Experience with Python and C++
Ability to set technical direction and own architecture
Experience in a multi-team environment
Proactive problem-solving skills

Worth weighing

Limited to U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or candidates from specific countries due to government contract requirements
Focus on autonomous systems may require specialized knowledge or experience

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Listed by Skyways on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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