Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Autonomy

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Skydio

Skydio

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous drones for data capture

Robotics & Automation
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$187k - $276kAnnually

+ Equity + Incentives

Senior

San Mateo, CA, USA

Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
Computer Vision
Requirements
  • Hands-on technical leader with strong software engineering experience
  • Deep understanding of topics in robotics, computer vision, and software systems
  • Proven leadership, management, recruiting, team building, and communication skills
  • Solid fundamentals in 3D geometry, mathematics, and linear algebra
  • Experience with hardware is a plus but not required
  • You love building flying robots and making them do amazing things in the world
Responsibilities
  • Leverage product insight, robotics and/or computer vision, and high quality software engineering to bring state-of-the-art autonomy technology to market
  • Execute on complex cross-team goals, collaborating across our product management, embedded, mobile, cloud, hardware, and flight test teams with emphasis on excellent communication
  • Hire and mentor elite engineers to scale up our team
  • Leverage your experience and best practices to uphold and improve Skydio’s engineering standards

Skydio creates autonomous drones, particularly the Skydio X10, which is used in industries like defense and inspection services. The Skydio X10 features advanced AI and high-resolution cameras that allow it to autonomously capture data, making it effective for challenging inspections. The company differentiates itself by offering services such as Skydio Academy for user training and regulatory assistance for drone operations. Skydio's goal is to provide reliable tools for data capture in complex environments.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$555.4M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with LIGNex1 expands Skydio's presence in Indo-Pacific defense markets.
  • $170 million Series E funding supports research, development, and market expansion.
  • FAA approval for Redmond PD enhances Skydio's opportunities in public safety sectors.

What critics are saying

  • Loss of U.S. Army contract to Red Cat impacts defense sector growth.
  • Chinese sanctions may disrupt Skydio's supply chain and market access.
  • Increased competition from Brinc threatens Skydio's public safety market share.

What makes Skydio unique

  • Skydio X10 offers advanced AI and high-resolution cameras for autonomous data capture.
  • Remote Flight Deck feature allows browser-based drone control and monitoring.
  • Skydio Academy educates users on drone utilization and regulatory compliance.

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Benefits

Child Care & Parental Leave - Family Medical Leave, Flexible Work Schedule, Generous Parental Leave

Health & Wellness Benefits - Dental Benefits, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Insurance Benefits, Life Insurance, Onsite Gym, Vision Benefits, Wellness Programs, Mental Health Benefits

Home Office Stipend for Remote Employees

401(K)

Generous PTO, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Days