Senior Data 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 :

We are looking for a foundational member of the Data Team to enable Skydio to make data-driven decisions and build data-centric products.

You'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. You'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 - you'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-world impact!

Examples of what you'll help build :

• Predictive models that forecast hardware issues - like propeller or battery failures - before they happen, and automatically trigger the right mitigation steps.
• 3D maps of cellular and radio connectivity across the operational airspace, helping customers understand where their drones can safely and reliably fly.
• The company-wide data lakehouse that powers analytics, dashboards, and machine learning - built to be secure, scalable, and lightning-fast.
• AI-driven data tools that let anyone at Skydio explore data, uncover insights, and build pipelines for their use cases - all in a truly self-serve way.

How you'll make an impact :

What would make you a good fit :

Why Join Us?

At Skydio, you'll help shape the future of autonomous flight technology. You'll work alongside world-class engineers and domain experts, and you'll be given ownership and autonomy to grow into a leadership role. We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and an opportunity to make a tangible impact in an industry poised for massive growth.

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 $170,000-230,000

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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.

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