Senior Software Engineer, Full Stack
Skydio · San Mateo, CA
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- Full-time
- $240,000 / year
- San Mateo, CA
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Job highlights
- Build core cloud and geospatial systems for drone operations.
- Develop backend (Python, Go) and frontend (TypeScript, React).
- Design and deliver Skydio Cloud customer features.
- Handle petabytes of real-time data from drone fleets.
- Improve engineering standards and mentor team members.
About the role
Senior Full Stack Software Engineer
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
Skydio’s mission is to make the world a safer and more efficient place through the use of autonomous drones. Our customers—from public safety agencies to industrial and enterprise operators—deploy fleets ranging from a single drone to tens of thousands of drones and docking stations to support critical missions such as infrastructure inspection, emergency response, search and rescue, and large-scale mapping.
As a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer you will design and build the core cloud and geospatial systems that power autonomous drone operations at scale. Your work will enable customers to plan complex aerial missions, manage and monitor large fleets, visualize rich spatial data, and seamlessly integrate drone operations into their workflows.
You’ll develop primarily on Skydio Cloud (our SaaS platform), with occasional work on software that runs directly on the drone. This is a true full-stack role, combining backend systems in Python and Go with TypeScript and React on the frontend. You will collaborate closely with Autonomy, Backend Infrastructure, Product, Design, and Field teams, owning technical direction and features end-to-end while helping shape Skydio’s long-term platform architecture.
How You’ll Make An Impact
- Continually design and expand Skydio Cloud’s core data model and API for drones/docks and the data they produce. See our public API to see what’s possible.
- Build the core features of our customer facing web app, for example: over the air updates, real-time fleet health, photo and video asset management, security and permissioning, user and device management, and 3D reconstruction.
- Collaborate across functions (product managers, designers, engineers, and support) to design and deliver Skydio Cloud features that enable customers to scale.
- Design secure, efficient, observable, scalable, and robust software for dealing with petabytes of real-time data and video from fleets of Skydio drones.
- Leverage your experience and best practices to not only uphold but improve Skydio’s engineering standards. From code review to post-mortems, you’ll be expected to help the team grow.
- Ensure Skydio’s platform is available 24/7 by joining in the rotating on-call schedule across all engineering teams. While reliability is critical, our platform is stable and incidents are rare—Crime never sleeps, but thankfully, you still can.
What Would Make You a Good Fit
- You have fun building product features from backend to frontend, from idea to realized customer value (5+ years of experience preferred).
- You are capable of taking a concept and systematically driving it through the software lifecycle: architecture, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
- You have experience building and delivering scalable and secure cloud based applications with a high proficiency in modern cloud technologies.
Bonus Points For
- Direct experience with our stack (Python, Go, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, Kubernetes, Temporal, Typescript, React, ThreeJS) or similar technologies.
- Experience with geospatial data, mapping, or visualization tools such as Mapbox, Cesium, PostGIS, ArcGIS, or QGIS.
- Experience with photogrammetry, scanning, mapping, or 3D reconstruction pipelines.
- Experience integrating frontend applications with cloud-based services and real-time data systems.
- Familiarity with autonomy, robotics, or mission-planning architectures (e.g., state machines, behavior trees).
Key skills/competency
- Full Stack Development
- Cloud Systems
- Geospatial Systems
- Python
- Go
- TypeScript
- React
- SaaS Platform Development
- API Design
- Scalable Software Architecture
Skills & topics
- Senior Software Engineer
- Full Stack Developer
- Cloud Engineer
- Geospatial Software
- Python
- Go
- TypeScript
- React
- SaaS
- Drone Technology
- Autonomous Flight
- AWS
- Kubernetes
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your full-stack experience, cloud technologies, and Python/Go/TypeScript/React proficiency. Emphasize scalable and secure application development.
- Showcase your impact: Quantify your achievements in previous roles, particularly in building features end-to-end and handling large datasets.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss system design, data modeling, API development, and problem-solving scenarios related to cloud and geospatial systems.
- Demonstrate collaboration skills: Be prepared to discuss how you've worked with cross-functional teams and contributed to improving engineering standards.
- Research Skydio's mission: Understand their leadership in autonomous flight and how your skills can contribute to their goal of making the world safer and more efficient.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What is the hybrid work policy for the Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role at Skydio?
- The Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role at Skydio is a hybrid position, requiring employees to work in the San Mateo, California office 3 days a week. Flexibility is offered regarding specific days, and relocation assistance may be provided for eligible candidates.
- What is the expected experience level for a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer at Skydio?
- Skydio prefers candidates with 5+ years of experience in building product features from backend to frontend. The role also requires a systematic approach to the software lifecycle, from architecture to monitoring, and proficiency in modern cloud technologies.
- What programming languages and technologies are primarily used for the Senior Full Stack Software Engineer position?
- The Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role primarily utilizes Python and Go for backend systems, and TypeScript and React for the frontend. Experience with related technologies like GraphQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, and Kubernetes is also highly valued.
- Does Skydio offer relocation assistance for the Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role?
- Yes, Skydio offers relocation packages to assist candidates who need to move closer to the San Mateo, California office for the Senior Full Stack Software Engineer position.
- What kind of projects will a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer work on at Skydio?
- A Senior Full Stack Software Engineer will design and build core cloud and geospatial systems for Skydio's SaaS platform, Skydio Cloud. This includes developing customer-facing web app features, managing large fleets, visualizing spatial data, and handling petabytes of real-time data from drones.
- Is there an on-call rotation for this Senior Full Stack Software Engineer role?
- Yes, this role is part of a rotating on-call schedule across all engineering teams to ensure the platform's 24/7 availability. However, Skydio notes that their platform is stable and incidents are rare.
- What is the salary range for the Senior Full Stack Software Engineer position at Skydio?
- The annual base salary range for this position is $170,000 - $240,000. Compensation will vary based on factors such as skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- What are the key benefits offered to full-time employees at Skydio?
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