Skydio · 1 week ago
Senior AI Systems Engineer
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
6+ years expSkydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. They are seeking a highly experienced Senior AI Systems Engineer to drive the transition from manual operations to intelligent systems, focusing on automation infrastructure and advanced identity lifecycle management.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Design & Deploy Intelligent Systems: Architect and implement agentic AI and intelligent automation solutions that orchestrate complex, cross-platform workflows across our technology stack (e.g., HRIS, Google Workspace, Slack, Security Tools)
Workflow Integration: Act as the primary technical expert for integration tools (e.g., Okta Workflows), developing robust, production-ready recipes and flows that maximize operational efficiency
Reduce Manual Overhead: Identify high-leverage opportunities for automation to eliminate toil, particularly in Security, HR, and IT operations, and implement solutions to trigger real actions based on system events
API & Backend Development: Develop, secure, and maintain internal APIs and microservices necessary to bridge platforms that lack native integration capabilities, ensuring high availability and performance
Advanced Okta Administration: Architect and manage the full identity lifecycle within Okta, including advanced provisioning, deprovisioning, synchronization, and delegated authentication schemes
Okta Workflows Expertise: Design, build, and optimize complex identity-as-code workflows using Okta Workflows to ensure instantaneous, policy-driven access changes and compliance across all connected systems
Ensure all deployed systems and automation pipelines are scalable, reliable, and secure, utilizing best practices for error handling, alerting, and performance monitoring
Document all automation processes, system architecture, and Okta configurations thoroughly for maintainability and knowledge transfer
Mentor and guide junior engineers on best practices for automation, security, and identity systems development
Qualification
Required
A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience
Minimum of 6 years of experience in IT Systems Engineering, DevOps, or highly-focused Automation Engineering roles
Deep Expertise in Identity Management: Proven, hands-on expertise (4+ years) administering and architecting solutions within Okta, including SSO, MFA, Group Rules, and Universal Directory
Scripting & Programming: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for automation, API interaction, and system management
System Knowledge: Strong understanding of core IT infrastructure and services, including Networking (TCP/IP, DNS), Cloud Platforms (GCP/AWS/Azure), and Linux/MacOS environments
Automation Mindset: A proactive attitude with a focus on continuous improvement, identifying manual toil, and developing self-healing, automated solutions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
A heroic passion for preemptive problem-solving, dedicated to automating the mundane, ensuring near-instantaneous service delivery and high-fives all around
Benefits
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Company
Skydio
Skydio uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$740MKey Investors
Linse CapitalAndreessen HorowitzN47
2024-11-15Series E· $170M
2023-02-27Series E· $230M
2021-02-28Series D· $170M
Leadership Team
Adam Bry
Co-founder & CEO
Tom Moss
COO (2018-2020), CEO APAC (2020-2024), Chief Corp Dev (2024~)
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