Auterion

Auterion is a cutting-edge operating system for autonomous computing that empowers a diverse range of autonomous robots to perform high-risk to mundane tasks, deliver goods, and aid in life-saving missions. Our industry-leading software drives the adoption of robotic fleets and is recognized by the U.S. government as the future standard for its drone program. Join the Auterion movement and experience the power of next-generation computing.

auterion.com

Auterion

auterion.com

HQUS

Team Size153

Open Jobs28

Total Funding$10M

Latest FundraiseUnknown

TL;DR

Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia (with European operations in Munich/Zurich)

Core product: AuterionOS, Auterion Suite, Mission Control, Skynode hardware

Founders: Lorenz Meier and Kevin Sartori

Notable funding: $10M seed (2018); later Series B led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Employees (approx.): 150

Company Overview

Problem Domain

Fleet autonomy and management for drones and autonomous robots; commercialization and long-term support of open-source drone software (PX4/Pixhawk).

Founded

2017

Industry

Software Development

Funding Track Record

Seed- 2018-09-04

$10 million

Announced seed funding round backed by Lakestar, Mosaic Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and Tectonic Ventures.

Series B

$130 million

Reported Series B led by Bessemer Venture Partners; reported participation from existing investors including Lakestar.

Investor Signal

“Includes venture firms Lakestar, Mosaic Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Tectonic Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and individual investor Eric Schmidt”

Founders

What we do

TL;DR

Company Overview

Funding Track Record

Founders

What we do

Auterion

auterion.com

Auterion

auterion.com

HQUS

Team Size153

Open Jobs28

Total Funding$10M

Latest FundraiseUnknown

TL;DR

Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia (with European operations in Munich/Zurich)

Core product: AuterionOS, Auterion Suite, Mission Control, Skynode hardware

Founders: Lorenz Meier and Kevin Sartori

Notable funding: $10M seed (2018); later Series B led by Bessemer Venture Partners

Employees (approx.): 150

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Company Overview

Problem Domain

Fleet autonomy and management for drones and autonomous robots; commercialization and long-term support of open-source drone software (PX4/Pixhawk).

Founded

2017

Industry

Software Development

Funding Track Record

Seed- 2018-09-04

$10 million

Announced seed funding round backed by Lakestar, Mosaic Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, and Tectonic Ventures.

Series B

$130 million

Reported Series B led by Bessemer Venture Partners; reported participation from existing investors including Lakestar.

Investor Signal

“Includes venture firms Lakestar, Mosaic Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Tectonic Ventures, Bessemer Venture Partners, and individual investor Eric Schmidt”

Founders

What we do

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Join the Team

PX4 Embedded Software Engineer

On-SiteZurich, Zurich, CH

On-Site • Zurich, Zurich, CH

We're looking for a passionate and collaborative Embedded Software Engineer to join our team and help advance the reliability, performance, and capabilities of our autopilot systems. You'll work closely with a group of dedicated engineers across the company, contributing to open-source projects such as PX4 and NuttX. Your work will directly impact both internal teams and customers around the world, as you design, implement, test, and document improvements across multiple layers of our software stack.

If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, enjoy working in open-source communities, and take pride in building robust, well-tested systems, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Duties

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AI Researcher

Full-timeAustin, US

Full-time • Austin, US

Technical Writer

InternshipTel Aviv

Internship • Tel Aviv

DevOps Engineer

Full-timeAmsterdam, NL

Full-time • Amsterdam, NL

Technical Writer

ContractNew York, US

Contract • New York, US

DevOps Engineer

ContractNiš, RS

Contract • Niš, RS

Backend Developer

Part-timeBerlin, DE

Part-time • Berlin, DE

Collaborate with talented engineers across teams to understand internal and customer use cases, implementing or improving key aspects of our software stack.

Focus primarily on the PX4 and NuttX layers, while also engaging with other components of the system as needed.

Design, implement, and maintain new features, drivers, and hardware targets within PX4 and NuttX.

Write, review, and optimize code in C (NuttX), C++14 (PX4), and Python 3.8+ for testing and automation.

Improve system reliability and stability through continuous integration (CI) and automated software/hardware testing.

Debug and resolve issues—ranging from simple to complex—across various layers of the stack.

Contribute to and enhance documentation for PX4, NuttX, and our debugging and testing systems.

Engage with the PX4 open-source community, sharing insights and promoting your work through collaboration and advocacy.

Qualifications and Skills

Masters or Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
Proven expertise or strong interest in embedded systems, flight software, or related technology areas.
Experience with C and C++ development for embedded systems, and Python for testing, debugging, or automation.
Strong understanding of Linux/Unix environments and proficiency with command-line tools.
A track record of open-source contributions, ideally through GitHub or similar platforms.
Enthusiasm for debugging, troubleshooting, and improving software quality through custom tools and testing frameworks.
Passion for high-quality documentation and well-structured, maintainable code.
Enjoy seeing your work used directly by colleagues and end-users around the world.

Flexible working hours
Stock Options
Generous holiday allowance
Company pension plan
Car parking
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
Mental health and wellbeing support
Learning and development opportunities

About Auterion We are building the leading software platform for AI-powered autonomous systems for enterprise and government customers. Our team is supporting the most important missions and solving the most challenging problems.

At Auterion, we bring together the sharpest minds who love to solve the hardest problems. Join a vibrant team built on innovation, openness, and excellence, where you'll be empowered to develop ideas, collaborate across all levels, and make an impact that matters.