Production Engineeer

San Mateo, California, United States💼 Full-time💰 $140,000–$140,000🗓 2026-07-29 → 2026-09-25

Core

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

Role type

Senior IC Production Engineer (Kubernetes/Cloud Infrastructure)

Builds

Skydio Cloud platform, continuous delivery pipelines, and secure drone infrastructure

Domain

Aerospace/Defense + Cloud Infrastructure

Deliverable

infrastructure

Required skills

Kubernetes cluster management, Python or Go programming, continuous deployment implementation, cloud architecture (networking/security/storage), cost optimization

Preferred skills

SaaS and self-hosted application support, drone hardware support

Technologies

Kubernetes, Python, Go

Responsibilities

Re-architect and maintain Kubernetes fleet and supporting infrastructure; Continually improve and expand continuous delivery systems; Work with security to improve data and drone safety controls; Drive cost-saving initiatives for product scaling

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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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.