Skydio · 1 day ago
Senior Wireless Systems Performance Engineer
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $240K/yrSkydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, focusing on empowering a diverse audience of drone users. The role involves evaluating and optimizing wireless solutions, managing network performance metrics, and conducting performance testing in complex scenarios.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)DronesRoboticsDrone ManagementMachine LearningRemote Sensing
No H1B
Responsibilities
You will evaluate, optimize, and improve Skydio's wireless solutions, extend the range and manage various connection topologies
You will lead the deployment and the OTA performance of such a network to meet system-level KPI of robustness in extremely congested environments
You will develop, implement, and validate system-level algorithms aimed at improving performance metrics
You will evaluate, tune, and optimize performance across multiple wireless standards including WLAN and LTE
You will evaluate complex network performance that involves multiple drones, ground control stations and users
You will drive and enhance performance testing infrastructure
Qualification
Required
Understanding of WLAN/3GPP protocols and performance metrics
Strong background in wireless channels and associated impact on system performance
Experience with wireless PHY and MAC level Firmware is preferred
Experience with Mesh, OFDMA and scheduled-based network operation
Experience with wireless test equipment, protocol analyzer, and PHY level test equipment
Experience in test automation, including designing and implementing automated test scripts
Can work in a collaborative environment with multiple teams alongside systems, SW and RF Engineers
Experience debugging skills in a variety of environments including those close to hardware
Ability to analyze and report results from automated tests to identify issues and suggest improvements
Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions
Preferred
Experience with wireless PHY and MAC level Firmware
Benefits
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans
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.
Founded in 2014
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$850MKey Investors
Linse CapitalAndreessen HorowitzN47
2026-04-23Series F· $110M
2024-11-15Series E· $170M
2023-02-27Series E· $230M
Leadership Team
Abraham Bachrach
CTO
James LaCamp
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2026-07-12
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