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Staff Frontend Software Engineer

SkydioSan Mateo, California, United States
On-site Full-time $200K/yr - $275K/yr

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Experience Level

Mid to Senior

Qualifications

To thrive in this role, candidates should possess a strong foundation in frontend technologies along with a passion for innovation and user-centric design. You should be ready to take on challenges in a rapidly evolving environment and contribute to the development of groundbreaking drone technology.

About the job

Join Skydio, the preeminent drone company in the United States and a pioneer in autonomous flight technology, crucial for the future of aerial mobility. Our team is composed of experts in artificial intelligence, cutting-edge hardware and software development, operational excellence, and an unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction. We aim to empower a diverse population of drone users, including utility inspectors, first responders, and military personnel.

Role Overview:

We are on the lookout for a Staff Frontend Engineer to spearhead the development of real-time, impactful applications tailored for drone pilots, first responders, and mission commanders. In this pivotal role, you will help shape the future of drones as essential infrastructure by designing intuitive, robust, and high-performance interfaces that deliver critical video, telemetry, and control functionality.

Your Contributions:

  • Revolutionize the UI/UX of Skydio’s real-time browser flight experience.

  • Craft mission and mapping workflows in immersive 3D with geospatial data integration.

  • Enhance browser performance through process optimization techniques including web workers.

  • Foster an engineering culture centered around best practices through code reviews and technical discussions.

  • Empower pilots to conduct complex multi-drone operations seamlessly.

  • Collaborate with autonomy teams and iterate on features based on in-field feedback.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Over 8 years of experience in developing and deploying customer-facing frontend applications.

  • Expertise in modern web technologies including React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and WebGL/Three.js.

  • Demonstrated ability to design scalable systems focused on performance, reliability, and user experience.

  • Strong product intuition and empathy for users operating in high-pressure environments.

  • Proven track record of cross-team collaboration to deliver complex, integrated features from inception to production.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with geospatial data visualization tools (Mapbox, Cesium, etc.).

  • Familiarity with photogrammetry, scanning, mapping, or rendering technologies.

  • Experience in integrating frontend applications with cloud services (AWS, Temporal, Kubernetes).

About Skydio

At Skydio, we are at the forefront of drone technology, leading the way in autonomous flight capabilities that are transforming industries and enhancing operational efficiency. Our commitment to innovation and excellence is matched only by our dedication to our customers, ensuring that we deliver the most advanced and reliable drone solutions available.

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