Company Overview
Skydio is on a mission to enhance productivity, creativity, and safety through the power of autonomous flight. By leveraging cutting-edge AI and computer vision, Skydio’s drones are capable of navigating and operating autonomously—capturing, analyzing, and delivering actionable data without the need for manual piloting.
Skydio’s smart drones serve a wide range of industries, empowering public safety teams, federal agencies, and private sector organizations with real-time, high-resolution aerial insights. Their technology helps improve operational efficiency and safety, supporting thousands of users across the U.S.—including every branch of the military, hundreds of public safety departments in all 50 states, and major utility companies.
Founded in 2014, Skydio designs, manufactures, and supports its products domestically. Headquartered in San Mateo, California, with production facilities in Hayward, Skydio is proudly the largest U.S.-based drone manufacturer, having produced over 40,000 drones to date.
About Skydio
Skydio is the leading U.S. drone manufacturer and a global pioneer in autonomous flight—an essential technology shaping the future of drones and aerial mobility. Our team blends deep expertise in artificial intelligence with world-class hardware and software development to create powerful, intuitive flying systems. From utility inspection to emergency response and defense operations, Skydio empowers a diverse community of users with cutting-edge drone technology.
About the Role: Senior Product Operations Manager
The Product Operations team at Skydio bridges the gap between engineering, product development, and customer-facing teams. As a Senior Product Operations Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in launching new products and features, driving cross-functional collaboration, and improving internal processes to support our expanding footprint in both domestic and global markets.
This role offers a blend of strategic influence and operational execution—ideal for a technically minded individual with strong interpersonal and project management skills.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead the end-to-end rollout of new products and major feature updates
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Manage concurrent initiatives, aligning feature releases with market requirements
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Maintain and optimize feedback loops for product features to influence prioritization and roadmap planning
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Collaborate with Product, Design, Marketing, Policy, Customer Support, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless pre- and post-launch success
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Contribute to the Voice of the Customer report, capturing key trends and insights
What We’re Looking For
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3+ years of experience in product operations, product development, or customer success in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
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Strong written and verbal communication skills and a detail-oriented approach
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Proficiency with tools such as JIRA, Zendesk, Confluence, Salesforce
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Experience with data visualization, dashboarding, and SQL
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A self-starter mindset—curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
Bonus Qualifications
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Experience in the drone or UAV industry or a strong personal interest in drones
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Background in launching hardware products
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Technical degree or hands-on technical experience
Compensation & Benefits
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Base salary: $130,000 – $160,000 annually (based on experience, skills, and location)
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Equity: Generous stock options for long-term financial growth
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Benefits: Comprehensive health insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, holiday pay, 401(k) with employer match
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Additional perks: Relocation assistance (if applicable), and opportunities for professional development
Our Commitment to Diversity
Skydio believes that innovation thrives in a diverse, inclusive environment. We embrace people of all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunity employment. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.