Skydio

Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

San Mateo, California, United States

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Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions. About the role: We are looking for a foundational member of the Data Team to enable Skydio to make data-driven decisions and build data-centric products. Youโ€™ll build the systems that collect, transform, and store data from tens of thousands of autonomous drones, powering insights that make our vehicles smarter, safer, and more capable. Youโ€™ll have the opportunity to define our data architecture, champion modern tooling in Databricks and Palantir Foundry, and bring AI-assisted analytics to every corner of the company. This is not a back-office data role โ€” youโ€™ll be working on problems at the intersection of autonomy, AI, and massive-scale telemetry, helping Skydio turn raw flight data into intelligence that drives real-w...

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