Skydio · 2 days ago
Senior Engineering Program Manager
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$240K/yr - $280K/yr
10+ years expSkydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, focusing on empowering a diverse audience of drone users. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Program Manager to lead the hardware engineering program management team, overseeing complex engineering programs and driving strategic initiatives from conception to launch.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Lead and Develop the Team: Manage a team of hardware engineering program managers, including hiring, mentoring, and professional development, to build a world-class program management function
Drive Complex Engineering Programs: Oversee complex hardware engineering programs, ensuring product requirements are clearly defined and well-understood across multidisciplinary teams (firmware, electrical, mechanical)
Strategic Planning and Execution: Collaborate with engineering management and internal teams to define plans, prioritize engineering efforts, and ensure that all critical aspects of the product development cycle are met—including build readiness, testing setups and execution, supplier engagement, and resolving major technical issues
Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a central coordination point across engineering and non-engineering teams (including operations and other program management teams) to align efforts toward major company-wide milestones
Process Improvement: Develop and implement processes to improve efficiency, communication, and collaboration within and between teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Hands-On Problem Solving: Be willing and able to dive into complex problems and execute hands-on when necessary to drive projects forward
Influence and Communication: Utilize exceptional presentation and interpersonal skills to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization, including executive leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required
Approximately 10+ years of experience running complex engineering programs as the lead or principal individual contributor—ideally in vehicles, major consumer products, or similar industries—from conception through launch
Around 5+ years of people leadership experience, with a track record of growing or managing teams of 10 or more program managers
A solid understanding of hardware technologies and experience working closely with highly technical engineering teams
Outstanding presentation and interpersonal skills; a communication superstar who can influence and collaborate across all organizational levels
Highly functional in a chaotic, fast-paced, and dynamic environment; comfortable switching frequently between strategic and tactical perspectives
Willingness and ability to dive into problems and execute hands-on as needed to drive results
Highly analytical with the ability to organize and distill data to drive rigorous product development decisions
Preferred
An advanced degree is a plus
Benefits
Equity in the form of options
Comprehensive benefits
Various incentives and stipends
Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles
Company
Skydio
Skydio uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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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