Skydio is hiring: Senior Product Manager - Flight User Interface in San Mateo

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 As a Senior Product Manager for Flight User Interface, you’ll lead the development of Skydio’s core interfaces for controlling autonomous drones remotely and in the field. Your work will empower the present and future of drone operations—enabling operators to seamlessly manage and control drone fleets to perform complex, high-value tasks across various platforms and use cases. You’ll partner closely with design and engineering to build intuitive, high-performance interfaces that make advanced autonomy accessible and actionable. From crafting a compelling roadmap to executing with urgency and care, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how customers interact with Skydio’s most powerful operational tools. Location This position is based onsite 5 days/week at our HQ in San Mateo, CA. We offer relocation assistance if needed. What you will be responsible for in this role: Be the overall product owner for Skydio’s flight user interfaces, responsible for building intuitive and effective control systems for autonomous drones. Craft clear, compelling and detailed documentation of your vision, product narrative, requirements, and roadmap. Engage with customers, prospects, and internal feedback channels to identify pain points, streamline workflows, and enhance overall user experience and polish. Communicate product plans across cross-functional stakeholders, including design, engineering, sales, solutions engineering, marketing, legal, and the executive team. Participate in and lead technical design discussions, helping identify the right tradeoffs and solutions with engineering partners. What would make you a strong fit: 5+ years defining and delivering market-leading user experiences , including specific experience leading development of operational software used by enterprises or developers. Passion for going deep on hard problems . Our customers operate in complex, real-world environments—your work will help translate this complexity into usable, impactful tools. Deep curiosity for our users . You’ll work with operators in public safety, utilities, and defense, as well as other domains. Traveling to customer sites, understanding their workflows and environments, and representing their interests is critical. Ruthless prioritization instincts . With no shortage of ideas, you’ll focus on the most critical opportunities that move the business forward now and in the future. Strong ownership mindset . You run toward the fire, tackling blockers head-on—whether that’s clarifying a technical detail or helping navigate a regulatory constraint. Technical and analytical fluency . You’re comfortable diving into system architectures and evaluating complex tradeoffs between usability, performance, and scalability. 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 $147,500 - $195,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria. *Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location. #LI-RQ1 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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/ #J-18808-Ljbffr In Summary: The Senior Product Manager for Flight User Interface will lead the development of Skydio’s core interfaces for controlling drones remotely and in the field . The position is based onsite 5 days/week at our HQ in San Mateo, CA . The annual base salary range for this position is $147,500 - $195,000*. En Español: Skydio es la principal compañía estadounidense de aviones no tripulados y el líder mundial en vuelo autónomo, la tecnología clave para el futuro de los drones y la movilidad aérea. El equipo de Skydio combina una profunda experiencia en inteligencia artificial, mejor hardware y software de su clase desarrollo de productos, excelencia operativa y obsesión del cliente para empoderar a un público más amplio y diverso de usuarios de drones. Desde inspectores de servicios públicos hasta primeros respondedores, soldados en escenarios de batalla y más allá. Sobre el papel como gerente senior de producto para la interfaz de usuario de vuelo, usted liderará el desarrollo de las interfaces principales de Skyudio para controlar drones autónomos remotamente y en el campo. Lo que usted será responsable en este papel: Ser el propietario general del producto para las interfaces de usuario de vuelo de Skydio, responsable de construir sistemas de control intuitivos y efectivos para los drones autónomos. Hacer una documentación clara, convincente y detallada de su visión, narrativa del producto, requisitos y hoja de ruta. Engañarse con clientes, prospectos y canales de retroalimentación interna para identificar puntos de dolor, agilizar flujos de trabajo y mejorar la experiencia global del usuario y pulir. Comunicar planes de productos a través de partes interesadas transversales, incluyendo diseño, ingeniería, ventas, soluciones de sitios de ingeniería , marketing, legalidad y equipo ejecutivo. Participar y dirigir discusiones técnicas de diseño , ayudando a identificar los compromisos y soluciones correctas con socios de ingenieria. ¿Qué te haría un fuerte ajuste: 5 años + definiendo y entregando entornos de seguridad líderes en el mercado , incluidas áreas específicas de desarrollo del software operativo utilizado por empresas o desarrolladores de trabajo . Sin escasez de ideas, se centrará en las oportunidades más críticas que impulsan el negocio ahora y en el futuro. Una fuerte mentalidad de propiedad . Corre hacia el fuego, abordando los bloqueadores frente a frente ya sea clarificar un detalle técnico o ayudar a navegar por una restricción regulatoria. Fluidez técnica y analítica. Está cómodo sumergirse en arquitecturas del sistema y evaluar complejas compensaciones entre usabilidad, rendimiento y escalabilidad. Compensación: En Skydio, nuestros paquetes de indemnización para empleados regulares a tiempo completo incluyen salarios básicos competitivos, equidad en forma de opciones de acciones y paquetes integrales. La compensación variará según factores, incluyendo nivel de habilidades, competencias, conocimientos transferibles y experiencia. También puede proporcionarse asistencia de reasentamiento para 401K. El rango anual de beneficios de crecimiento salariales para este grupo es de $7,500. Este puesto y todos los beneficios asociados están sujetos a las leyes federales, estatales y locales aplicables, así como a las políticas y criterios de elegibilidad de la Compañía. *La compensación para ciertas posiciones puede variar según la ubicación del puesto. #LI-RQ1 En Skydio creemos que la diversidad impulsa la innovación. Hemos creado un entorno multidisciplinario que abarca el poder de diversas perspectivas para crear soluciones elegantes para problemas complejos. Estamos comprometidos con aumentar nuestra red de personas, programas y recursos para fomentar una cultura inclusiva.