Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from first responders to insurance claims adjusters, utilities, and more!
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About the role:
As a core member of our Inspection & Mapping team, you will build and improve the geospatial and mission-planning systems that power our autonomous drones. Your work will enable our industrial, enterprise and government customers to plan advanced aerial missions, visualize complex spatial data, and seamlessly integrate autonomous operations into their workflows. You’ll collaborate with Autonomy, Backend Infrastructure,, and Product teams to create robust, scalable, and intuitive systems.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Develop full-stack solutions using Python, TypeScript, and modern frameworks delivering robust backend services and intuitive frontend interfaces
- Build and maintain secure, scalable APIs, services and integrations for handling large datasets and powering enterprise-grade drone operations
- Integrate geospatial capabilities with autonomy systems and AWS cloud infrastructure for high performance and reliability
- Collaborate closely with Autonomy, Product, Design and Field teams to rapidly iterate, integrate feedback, and deliver new capabilities
- Contribute to code reviews, architectural decisions, and proof-of-concepts, upholding high engineering standards
What would make you a good fit:
- 5+ years building backend systems; proficiency in Python, TypeScript, GraphQL, and AWS
- Hands-on geospatial knowledge (PostGIS, ArcGIS, QGIS) and data visualization skills
- Mission Planning & Robotics: Familiarity with decision making architectures for autonomous operations such as state-machine or behavior-trees
- Systems Thinking: Capable of designing end-to-end solutions with performance, testing, and observability in mind
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of options, comprehensive benefits, and various incentives and stipends. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $184,000 - 240,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company’s success.
*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the candidate's location.
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At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
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What We Do
Skydio is the leading US drone company and world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. Our mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe with autonomous flight.
Why Work With Us
The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports enthusiasts to first responders to insurance claims adjusters.
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