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 the role: As the Principal Product Manager of Skydio’s Flight Experience & Software Platforms (Controller & Drone), you will shape the flight experience that builds on Skydio’s world-class autonomy. You’ll craft a comprehensive software feature roadmap and user experience to offer the easiest, most enjoyable and productive drone flight platform in the world. To do this, you’ll need to utilize a strong understanding of existing flight and/or controller interfaces, capabilities and workflows, while crafting entirely new experiences through a ‘first principles' mindset.
You will work closely with UX Design and other product teams, as well as the wide range of cross-functional engineering teams across software, cloud, hardware, autonomy and flight test. You will spend a significant amount of time working directly with customers and GTM teams to become a subject matter expert in the workflows and needs across our Utilities, Public Safety and Federal customers. Using this, you will craft a vision, build and test your hypothesis with internal and external usage and feedback. You will use all of this to launch an industry-leading flight experience to make our customers safer, more effective and more efficient.
Location: This is a hybrid position that requires 3 days/week onsite at our HQ in San Mateo, CA.
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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 $184,000 - 226,000*. 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.
*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the candidate's location.
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