About the job
Skydio stands at the forefront of the U. S. drone industry and is recognized globally for its pioneering work in autonomous flight technology, a crucial element in the evolution of drones and aerial mobility. Our team merges profound expertise in artificial intelligence with top-tier hardware and software development, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. This empowers a diverse range of drone users, including utility inspectors, first responders, and military personnel in critical situations.
About the Role:
In this role, you will work collaboratively with frontend, backend, autonomy, and product teams, expanding your skill set across the entire tech stack while contributing to production systems that operate in high-stakes real-world scenarios.
Your Impact:
Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs that enhance frontend user experiences.
Optimize performance and reliability throughout the stack, from browser rendering to service interactions.
Develop and refine UI/UX for the Skydio cloud platform.
Engage with autonomy, product, and field teams to integrate feedback from real-world operations.
Ideal Candidate:
1–3+ years of experience in developing and delivering customer-centric software across the full stack.
Proficient in building or integrating backend services, including REST/GraphQL APIs, service-to-service communication, or data pipelines.
Familiarity with cloud-based systems and distributed architectures.
Solid understanding of performance, reliability, and maintainability across both frontend and backend systems.
Experience with modern web development technologies such as React and TypeScript.
Strong product intuition and a keen sense of empathy for users working in high-pressure, time-sensitive environments.
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams from development to production.
Bonus Qualifications:
Experience with cloud infrastructure or orchestration tools such as AWS, Kubernetes, or Temporal.
A passion for autonomy, robotics, or real-time systems.
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries ranging from $110,000 to $180,000, equity in the form of stock options, and additional benefits.
