UX at Pyka

Alameda, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Aviation, Autonomous SystemsIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience in software engineering with a UI/UX focus
Strong experience with Qt (bonus points for QML)
Experience with modern (C++11 and beyond) C++ coding
A background in building human-machine interfaces — automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or similar
A keen eye for design and user experience — you care deeply about how software looks and feels
Able to work independently and take full ownership of complex projects
Experience with JavaScript is a plus, but Qt/QML proficiency is key

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of Plane View, our core Qt/QML application and other human-machine interfaces in our codebase
Define and uphold interface standards, visual consistency, and usability across our user interfaces
Design and implement intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for real-time systems
Collaborate with a multidisciplinary engineering team; guide interface architecture and improvements
Serve as the go-to UI/UX expert for the team and a key voice in product usability discussions

Skills

QML

UI/UX

HMI

Real-time Interfaces

Software Engineering

Pyka

Develops autonomous electric airplanes for agriculture

About Pyka

Pyka develops autonomous electric airplanes that can perform all flight operations without human intervention, including taxiing, takeoff, flight, and landing. These aircraft are particularly efficient, using less power than electric cars and featuring minimal moving parts, making them cost-effective for agricultural applications like crop spraying. Equipped with advanced sensors and software, Pyka's airplanes ensure precise flying close to the ground, reducing waste and increasing efficiency for large-scale farmers. The company's goal is to transform the agricultural aviation industry by providing safe, efficient, and affordable aerial solutions.

Alameda, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$92.7MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Food & Agriculture, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary & equity

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

FSA with employer matching

401k

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Free catered lunch & snacks

Risks

Increased competition from companies like Kelly Hills Unmanned Systems.

Regulatory challenges in defense applications may require stricter compliance.

Dependence on large clients like Heinen Brothers poses revenue risks.

Differentiation

Pyka develops fully autonomous electric aircraft for agriculture and cargo transport.

Their aircraft use less power than electric cars, enhancing cost-effectiveness.

Pyka's Pelican Spray is the largest FAA-authorized UAS for commercial crop spraying.

Upsides

Pyka secured $40M to accelerate aircraft development and commercialization.

Partnership with Sierra Nevada Corporation expands Pyka's defense market reach.

Entry into Brazil with SLC Agrícola showcases global demand for Pyka's technology.

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