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
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. We leverage breakthrough AI to create the world's most intelligent flying machines for use by consumer, enterprise, and government customers. This Data Engineering role is critical in our journey to understand and improve how our drones perform and are used by our customers. You will be responsible for managing and advancing the technology we use for gathering and analyzing data from our drones. Your efforts will be key in enhancing our product performance and customer satisfaction.
How You'll Make An Impact
Create tools to help our engineers quickly evaluate performance of various components
Develop and implement visualization tools and dashboards for easy access to performance data across the company
Iterate and support the technology that collects and uploads the data from our drones
Collaborate with our software and hardware teams to define and refine important performance metrics
Identify areas where our product needs better performance metrics and suggest improvements
Encourage a metrics-focused approach in our product development for faster and more effective progress
Act as a key driver in the company's safety and reliability efforts, utilizing data and analytics to identify and mitigate risks
What Makes You a Good Fit
Demonstrated practical experience working with robotics systems
Background in data science and analytics, especially in a robotics context
Knowledge of databases and data processing
Strategic thinking in applying data and metrics to guide software development
Proficiency in C++ and Python
Ability to coordinate across different teams and maintain good relationships
Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in a relevant field
Compensation Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $145,000 - 215,000*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.
For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.
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.
As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee's race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.
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