Staff Software Engineer
Wisk
Location
Onsite (USA or Montreal, Canada)
Type
Full-time
Posted
Oct 29, 2025
Compensation
USD 177529 – 208857
Mission
What you will drive
- Act as a Staff Software Engineer for a novel type of aircraft development targeting the autonomous UAM market
- Take part in the development of flight software per DO-178C and its supplements with the full life cycle processes and activities
- Support peer Software Engineers, Systems Engineers, and other disciplines
- Help coordinate and perform reviews of software life cycle data and plan/execute mentorship programs for junior Software Engineers
Impact
The difference you'll make
This role contributes to transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight, making it possible to spend less time commuting and more time being there, while solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before.
Profile
What makes you a great fit
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Electronics, or relevant engineering discipline
- 8+ years overall of avionics software development experience (or 6+ years with Master's degree)
- Experience working on aerospace projects governed by DO-178C and its supplements
- Hands-on experience with developing software requirements, design, code and integration
- 2+ years experience with MathWorks Model-Based Development tools
- Strong applied knowledge of complex electronics for safety critical systems and RTOS concepts
Benefits
What's in it for you
Competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K with 50% company matching vested immediately, health benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance), 9 off Fridays for full-time employees, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, commuter assistance, education assistance, free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, and patent bonus program.
About
Inside Wisk
Wisk is transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight, working toward a sustainable future and delivering everyday flight for everyone.