Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable, extensible, interactive data pipelines and annotation workflows.
- Build tools using state-of-the-art machine-learning systems for data exploration and curation across Skydio’s drone fleet.
- Design and implement pipelines for data ingestion, versioning, model training, deployment, and monitoring.
- Optimize and scale deep-learning training workflows to improve iteration velocity.
- Uphold and improve engineering standards using relevant expertise and best practices.
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with data engineering and large-scale, performant data-processing pipelines.
- Hands-on experience with cloud-based ML platforms, containerization technologies, MLOps platforms, and databases.
- Experience understanding and addressing security and compliance requirements in ML infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience building and managing ML pipelines for data preparation, model training, model deployment, and monitoring.
- Ability to drive software through architecture, development, testing, deployment, and monitoring.
- Ability to navigate and deliver within a complex codebase.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- FAA Part 107 certification is strongly encouraged within the first 60 days and required for certain positions.
Benefits
- FAA Part 107 certification is strongly encouraged within the first 60 days of employment and required for certain positions.
- Inclusive, multidisciplinary work environment focused on diversity and innovation.
- U.S. positions use E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.
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About Skydio
Skydio is the leading U.S.-based drone manufacturer and the world leader in autonomous flight technology. We leverage breakthrough artificial intelligence to create flying robots that are easier to operate, safer to fly, and more capable in complex environments. Our systems are trusted by more than 3,800 agencies and organizations across the U.S. military, public safety, and critical infrastructure sectors. Skydio Drone as First Responder (DFR) programs now operate in 42 states, and more than 16M Americans live within the response zone of a DFR Dock. In total, Skydio supports more than 1,200 public safety agencies – double the number from a year ago. More than 250 utilities rely on Skydio for inspection programs that improve reliability and worker safety. In national security, they are supporting mission-critical operations both on the battlefield and across military installations, keeping our nation and our allies secure. Founded in 2014, Skydio designs, assembles, and supports its products in the U.S., with headquarters in San Mateo, CA, and manufacturing facilities in Hayward, CA. We are the largest drone manufacturer in the U.S. and have shipped more than 60,000 flying robots. The company is backed by top investors and strategic partners, including Andreessen Horowitz, Linse Capital, N47, IVP, Playground, and NVIDIA.