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 first responders to insurance claims adjusters, utilities, and more!
About this role:
This onsite IT Systems Administrator position at Skydio’s HQ involves providing end-to-end technical support across Linux, Windows, and Mac systems, managing Okta and Workspace One, and supporting network operations alongside the network engineer. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting, system automation, and infrastructure management using Terraform and scripting languages (Python, Bash). The ideal candidate will be a proactive team player with strong technical and interpersonal skills, focused on optimizing processes, supporting colleagues, and maintaining a reliable IT environment.
Location: This is an office-based position that requires 5 days/week onsite at Skydio HQ in San Mateo, CA.
Key Responsibilities:
What makes you a good fit:
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of options, comprehensive benefits, and various incentives and stipends. 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 $94,000 - $120,000 (dependent on final leveling). Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company’s success.
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.
As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
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