Full-Time

Director – Product Management

Drone as First Responder

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Skydio

Skydio

501-1,000 employees

Develops autonomous drones for data capture

Robotics & Automation
AI & Machine Learning
Defense

Compensation Overview

$200k - $230kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Mateo, CA, USA

Category
Product Management
Product
Required Skills
UI/UX Design
Product Management
Requirements
  • 8+ years defining and launching complex enterprise-grade solutions, with backend admin controls as well as end-user UI and experiences.
  • Engineering or other technical educational background that makes you at home in deep discussions with engineers on complex technical challenges and tradeoffs.
  • Customer-driven with examples leaning in and working directly with customers to solve for their workflows and problems.
  • Excellent communicator, experienced in sharing out complex information in an understandable delivery for executive-level customers, external partners and internal stakeholders.
  • Ability to utilize experience doing market analysis to drive efficient data-driven decisions.
  • Professional background in drones, flight interfaces, Drone Management and/or DFR software offerings.
  • Professional background in real-time crime center (RTCCs) or Real-Time Operations software solutions.
  • Professional background in Public Safety as a career, or developed deep expertise working closely with them as customers.
  • Professional background in using drones for ISR for Federal agencies, or equivalent experience working closely with them as customers.
  • Expertise in the enterprise drone market and DFR offerings specifically.
  • Experience flying drones professionally or in crewed flight.
Responsibilities
  • Own the business of our end-to-end DFR offering, meeting company financial and market growth goals in partnership with GTM and Engineering.
  • Meet customers and internal stakeholders actively to build expertise in critical DFR use cases and pain points to solve for.
  • Leverage strong technical understanding of end-to-end cloud connected devices and enterprise-level management to ideate and deliver high-value products and features.
  • Define the full end-to-end DFR customer experience spanning cloud admin management, real time drone operations, flight experience, logging and media offload.
  • Collaborate with Platform PMs to prioritize and drive the DFR roadmap, product requirements and key performance metrics.
  • Partner with our Integrations PM to build out the best integrations platform on the market for Public Safety customers.
  • Enable GTM and lead successful launches for DFR products, features, and improvements.
  • Lead x-functional teams to address in-market issues, to ensure Skydio’s DFR platform is world-leading in reliability and meeting customer core needs.

Skydio develops and produces autonomous drones, focusing on the Skydio X10 model, which is designed for various industries including defense and inspection services. The Skydio X10 is equipped with advanced AI and high-resolution visual and thermal cameras, enabling it to autonomously capture and compile data, making it suitable for challenging inspections. Its compact and modular design allows for easy transport in a backpack, enhancing its versatility. Skydio's business model includes selling these drones and offering services like Skydio Academy, which provides training for users, and regulatory assistance for clients needing waivers for Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations. The Remote Flight Deck feature allows users to control and monitor the drone via a browser, adding an extra layer of oversight. Skydio aims to provide effective tools for data capture in complex environments, setting itself apart from competitors with its focus on autonomous technology and user support.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$555.4M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2014

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

7%

1 year growth

18%

2 year growth

44%
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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