Senior Software Engineer (Cloud Architect)

SkyGrid, a Wisk Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds ground-based high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operations and airspace integration of highly automated and autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid also acts as a key operational nexus for advanced air mobility, integrating and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support seamless and efficient air traffic services.

SkyGrid is seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Cloud Architect) to lead the design and ownership of cloud-based system and software architectures. This role involves close collaboration with cross-functional Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) including System Architects, System Engineers, Software Engineers, and Program Managers. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in cloud and distributed systems with strong leadership, communication, and experience in mission and safety-critical environments. This position reports to the Certification Software Engineering Manager and while a hybrid workplace is preferred, it can be considered a fully remote role.