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…
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…
Product: AuterionOS and fleet management tools for drones and robotic vehicles
Founders: Lorenz Meier and Kevin Sartori
Headquarters: Arlington, VA (major operations) with engineering in Zurich and Munich
Funding: Multiple rounds including $10M seed (2018) and a $130M round (Sep 2025)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Fleet-scale autonomous operations for drones and robotic vehicles
Founded
2018
Industry
Software Development
Tech Stack
AuterionOS
PX4 ecosystem (PX4, MAVLink, Pixhawk)
Skynode
Mission Control
Edge app framework
Funding Track Record
Seed- September 2018
$10,000,000
Seed backers included Lakestar, Mosaic Ventures, Costanoa Ventures and Tectonic Ventures
Series B- September 2025
$130,000,000
Reported valuation over $600M
Investor Signal
“Backed by venture investors including Lakestar, Mosaic Ventures, Costanoa Ventures, Tectonic Ventures, and a Series B led by Bessemer Venture Partners”
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Auterion builds a cutting-edge operating system for autonomous robotic systems that empower a diverse range of platforms to perform surveillance, reconnaissance, inspection, mapping and logistics tasks. We are looking for a Senior Embedded Software Engineer to architect and deploy mission-critical applications within the AuterionOS ecosystem. In this role, you won't just take on tasks; you will be a key driver in enabling advanced autonomous functionalities for the next generation of drones. You will work at the intersection of high-level software and rugged hardware, collaborating with a world-class team of engineers to push the boundaries of flight.
Responsibilities and Duties
Design, implement, and optimize software components for AuterionOS, ensuring high performance and reliability on our custom embedded Linux distribution.
Lead the transition of R&D prototypes into hardened, production-grade systems, prioritizing edge-case robustness and long-term maintainability.
Work within a cross-functional team and collaborate with other development teams to build leading-edge products.
Propose architectural solutions and take end-to-end ownership of implementation, significantly impacting Auterion's time-to-market.
Propose new software solutions and take ownership of the implementation. Your technical expertise will have a huge impact on bringing Auterion's products to market.
Participate in agile release planning and provide high-level technical expertise to resolve complex integration challenges for customers
Qualifications and Skills
Benefits
Flexible working hours
Stock Options
Generous holiday allowance
Pension plan
Extended social security package
Enhanced maternity & paternity leave
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.
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B.Sc./M.Sc. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related fields.
5+ years of professional C++ experience, with a focus on low-latency optimization, efficient memory management, and the ability to leverage the STL for resource-constrained embedded systems.
Extensive experience working with embedded architectures, including cross-compilation, debugging, and performance optimization.
Experience with Debian/Ubuntu-based systems, with a grasp of command line operations, resource management and capability of handling complex Docker environments.
Experience with multi-sensor integration and calibration and the implementation of state estimation filters.
Experience with CI/CD systems, such as Jenkins, GitHub actions, GitLab CI.
Basic electrical engineering experience, such as familiarity with schematics and the instrumentation required to debug communication over I2C, SPI, UART, CAN bus.
Nice to Have: Practical experience configuring, tuning, or modifying open-source flight stacks (e.g., PX4).
Nice to Have: Previous contributions to open source projects, especially in the Linux ecosystem.
Nice to Have: Experience developing real-time computer vision pipelines on embedded platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson), including camera sensor integration via MIPI-CSI, GMSL2, or USB.
Nice to Have: Familiarity with closed-loop control systems and the ability to interpret and implement control laws within a real-time software environment.
