Senior Software Engineer

At Skyways, we are building a new form of air transportation—what some call the flying car. Backed by fresh funding and a major STRATFI contract from the U.S. Air Force, we’re uniquely positioned to lead the next wave of aviation innovation. Our fully autonomous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) represent a breakthrough opportunity to move goods—and soon, people—in ways that are faster, safer, and more efficient than ever before. Unlike anyone else in the industry, our strategy blends rapid iteration with real-world deployment, and it’s already paying off.

Skyways is a fast-growing startup based in Austin, TX, supported by top Silicon Valley investors including Y Combinator. Though we’re early-stage, our vehicles are already in production and in the hands of paying commercial customers (see here and here). With robust financial backing and government partnerships accelerating our momentum, there’s never been a better time to join us and help build the future of transportation!

The Opportunity

At Skyways, we are developing cutting-edge autonomous aerial platforms, and our mission planner is a core component of our operational success. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to build and enhance this critical tool, blending advanced front-end development with immersive 3D visualization and direct aircraft interaction.

• Developing and maintaining the mission planner application, serving as the central interface for flight operations.
• Implementing and optimizing 3D graphics and scene rendering for rich, interactive visualizations.
• Leveraging ElectronJS to build robust desktop applications, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Establishing and managing direct communication protocols with aircraft for real-time control.
• Ensuring the user interface is intuitive, highly responsive, and provides an exceptional operator experience.

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong background in front-end development.
• Proven expertise with ElectronJS at scale, demonstrating the ability to build complex desktop applications.
• Experience with 3D rendering libraries such as CesiumJS, Three.js, or Babylon.js, or significant game development experience.
• A deep understanding of 3D scene re-rendering principles and performance optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to navigate unique challenges in direct aircraft communication.
• A collaborative approach, a commitment to continuous learning, and clear communication skills.

• Experience with real-time data visualization or geospatial data.
• Familiarity with aerospace concepts or flight operations.
• Background in user experience (UX) design principles for complex applications.

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Skyways is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.