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 to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios and beyond.
About the Role
As a Senior Product Manager for Flight User Interface, you’ll lead the development of Skydio’s core interfaces for controlling autonomous drones remotely and in the field. Your work will empower the present and future of drone operations—enabling operators to seamlessly manage and control drone fleets to perform complex, high-value tasks across various platforms and use cases.
You’ll partner closely with design and engineering to build intuitive, high-performance interfaces that make advanced autonomy accessible and actionable. From crafting a compelling roadmap to executing with urgency and care, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how customers interact with Skydio’s most powerful operational tools.
Location
This position is based onsite 5 days/week at our HQ in San Mateo, CA. We offer relocation assistance if needed.
What you will be responsible for in this role:
- Be the overall product owner for Skydio’s flight user interfaces, responsible for building intuitive and effective control systems for autonomous drones.
- Craft clear, compelling and detailed documentation of your vision, product narrative, requirements, and roadmap.
- Engage with customers, prospects, and internal feedback channels to identify pain points, streamline workflows, and enhance overall user experience and polish.
- Communicate product plans across cross-functional stakeholders, including design, engineering, sales, solutions engineering, marketing, legal, and the executive team.
- Participate in and lead technical design discussions, helping identify the right tradeoffs and solutions with engineering partners.
What would make you a strong fit:
- 5+ years defining and delivering market-leading user experiences, including specific experience leading development of operational software used by enterprises or developers.
- Passion for going deep on hard problems. Our customers operate in complex, real-world environments—your work will help translate this complexity into usable, impactful tools.
- Deep curiosity for our users. You’ll work with operators in public safety, utilities, and defense, as well as other domains. Traveling to customer sites, understanding their workflows and environments, and representing their interests is critical.
- Ruthless prioritization instincts. With no shortage of ideas, you’ll focus on the most critical opportunities that move the business forward now and in the future.
- Strong ownership mindset. You run toward the fire, tackling blockers head-on—whether that’s clarifying a technical detail or helping navigate a regulatory constraint.
- Technical and analytical fluency. You’re comfortable diving into system architectures and evaluating complex tradeoffs between usability, performance, and scalability.
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $147,500 - $195,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.
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What We Do
Skydio is the leading US drone company and world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. Our mission is to make the world more productive, creative, and safe with autonomous flight.
Why Work With Us
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.
