Junior Software Engineer
Skyryse
El Segundo, CA0–2 yrs2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- PythonC++CRustEmbedded systemsTroubleshooting
- Nice to have
- MATLABCI/CDDockerTerraform
- Work
- On-site in El Segundo
- Pay
- $125K–$135K a year
- Skill demand
- Python62%C++39%C7%Rust5%of 149 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 12, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
As a Junior Software Engineer at Skyryse, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and integrating our SkyOS software. You will work on projects and tasks to develop, enhance throughput, and create tools for flight software. This role is based in our El Segundo, CA office.
Key Responsibilities
- Design software logic in embedded C/C++, Python, or Rust.
- Utilize scopes and logic analyzers for debugging and troubleshooting during hardware-software integration.
- Support the development of tools necessary to retrieve and monitor critical data.
- Work with cross-functional teams to support requirement generation and SIL (System In Loop) testing.
- Analyze software throughput and brainstorm ways to improve it.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- Self-motivated, curious, and comfortable working through ambiguous problems with guidance from senior engineers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
- Experience in Matlab/Simulink.
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and build systems.
- Experience deploying, administering, and supporting engineering tools across an organization.
- Experience with containerization and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Docker, Terraform, Ansible).
Why Skyryse?
- The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility.
- Salary Range: $125k - $135k.
- Valuable stock option plan.
- Heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Full-time employees are eligible for 20 days of paid time off (PTO) and 5 sick days annually.
- An ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated colleagues.