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 action sports enthusiasts to first responders to insurance claims adjusters.

Job Description

About the team: Skydio’s Cloud infrastructure team is here to ensure that the Skydio Cloud platform is always available to our customers when they need it most: whether that’s performing a routine bridge inspection or it’s aiding in rescue operations during a natural disaster. With thousands of drones operating all of the world, we are constantly working to improve the which means the continuous delivery and testing pipelines are a critical aspect to the role.

About the role: As an Infrastructure Engineer on a semi-new product, you’ll not just be responsible for supporting our Kubernetes fleet, but also making software changes to the core product in order to support the use cases that we need. This is a hybrid software and infrastructure role, meaning that sometimes the best solution is to fix the product, not automate around the deficiencies. This is a role for someone that enjoys having the freedom to operate across the whole stack, and the ability to effect the architecture, security, and functionality of the product.

How you’ll make an impact:

Re-architect and maintain the every growing needs on our Kubernetes fleet and it’s supporting infrastructure.
Continually improve and expand the continuous delivery of the product.
Work in cross-functional teams (from hardware to cloud) to build new capabilities for the platform.
Architect and build Skydio’s first air-gapped version of our product.
Work directly with security to continually improve the practices and controls that will keep our customer’s data and drones safe.
Drive cost saving initiatives early into Skydio’s product, so that it scales over time.

What makes you a good fit:

4+ years of experience as a platform engineer, SRE, DevOps or equivalent infrastructure role.
Can comfortably debug and automate Kubernetes clusters.
Not hesitant to jump into the code to fix the underlying issue (Python or Go preferred).
Prior experience implementing continuous deployment systems.
Understand cloud platforms architecture, especially networking, security, storage, and resilient application topologies.
Ability and interest in being delegated business objectives and seeking out the solutions.

Bonus points:

- Familiarity with supporting both SaaS and self-hosted applications.
- Experience with supporting drones or highly automated physical hardware.

Important Information:

This role will be driving the development of products for our customers, and is subject to a government contract that requires Skydio to limit this position to candidates with US Citizenship. We welcome every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States to apply. However, at this time, Skydio does not currently offer employment-based visa or permanent residency sponsorship for this role.

Compensation Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - 258,000*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.

*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual’s regional location.

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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