Staff Software Engineer - Infrastructure

San Mateo, California, United States💼 Full-time💰 $230,000–$275,000🗓 2026-07-02 → 2026-09-26

Core

Re-architect and maintain Kubernetes fleet, improve continuous delivery, and fix underlying product code to support autonomous drone operations.

Role type

Staff Infrastructure Engineer (Hybrid IC)

Builds

Skydio Cloud platform for autonomous drones

Domain

Aerospace / Cloud Infrastructure

Deliverable

production ML models | infrastructure

Required skills

Kubernetes administration, Python or Go, continuous deployment systems, cloud architecture (networking/security/storage), cost optimization

Preferred skills

SaaS and self-hosted application support, drone hardware experience

Responsibilities

Re-architect Kubernetes fleet, improve continuous delivery pipelines, collaborate cross-functionally on platform capabilities, work with security on data protection, drive cost-saving initiatives

Seniority

Staff, hands-on IC with strategic impact

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About Skydio

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.