Senior Product Manager - Flight User Interface Job at Skydio 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 RoleAs 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.
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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.

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/ In Summary: Senior Product Manager for Flight User Interface will lead development of Skydio's core interfaces for controlling drones remotely and in the field . 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 . En Español: Skydio es la principal compañía estadounidense de aviones no tripulados y líder mundial en vuelo autónomo, tecnología clave para el futuro de los drones y la movilidad aérea. El equipo de Skydio combina una profunda experiencia en inteligencia artificial, desarrollo de productos de hardware y software mejor calificados, excelencia operativa y obsesión por el 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. 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. Participar 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, incluidos diseño, ingeniería, ventas, soluciones de sitios de ingenieria, marketing, legalidad y equipo ejecutivo. participar y dirigir discusiones técnicas de diseño , ayudando a identificar las compensaciones correctas y soluciones con socios de ingeniería. ¿Qué te haría un fuerte ajuste: 5 años + definiendo y entregando áreas de seguridad líderes en el mercado, incluyendo el desarrollo específico de entornos operativos de software utilizados por empresas o desarrolladores. 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. Corres hacia el fuego, abordando los bloqueadores frente a frente - ya sea aclarar un detalle técnico o ayudar a navegar por una restricción regulatoria. Fluidez técnica y analítica. Te sientes cómodo sumergirte en arquitecturas del sistema y evaluar compensaciones complejas 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, destrezas, conocimientos transferibles y experiencia. También se puede proporcionar asistencia al traslado para 401K. El rango anual de beneficios de crecimiento salariales para este grupo es de $7,500 dólares. 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. Los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración por empleo sin tener en cuenta su raza, color, religión, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad de género, estatus nacional, discapacidad, veterano protegido u otras características protegidas por leyes contra la discriminación federal, estatal o local.