# Senior Software Engineer, Dropship and Cargo at Pyka

- Company: Pyka
- What the company does: We are harnessing automation and electrification to make aviation safer, cleaner, and more cost-effective than ever before. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://flypyka.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Alameda HQ
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $166K to $205K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-25
- Apply by: 2026-10-09
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/pyka/0b5016f1-5e1d-496f-8cf1-572ab0afcc6b
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pyka-senior-software-engineer-dropship-and-cargo/

## About the role

Pyka is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to be the software owner of our Dropship and Cargo programs. The software problems in these programs span the stack: path planning over long ranges, controls for a new airframe, integration of new sensors, engine control and state-of-charge management on a hybrid powertrain, and incorporating weather into how a mission is planned and flown.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of professional experience with C++ (ideally C++11 or newer)
- Professional experience with Python
- Depth in at least one of: path planning, controls, state estimation, sensor integration, or embedded and powertrain control
- A track record of taking ownership of unfamiliar technical domains
- Experience owning software for a subsystem across multiple teams
- Experience working on real-world robotic or vehicle systems, especially where software interacts with hardware

Tags: Software Engineering