Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform

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Salary

$180K-$240K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Market context

U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

80% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

Role function

Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Senior From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Growth-stage From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Senior Software Engineer, Data Platform San Mateo, California, United States, San Mateo, California, United States Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors to first responders , soldiers in battlefield scenarios , and beyond . About the role: We are looking for a foundational member of the Data Team to enable Skydio to make data-driven decisions and build data-centric products. You'll build the systems that collect, transform, and store data from tens of thousands of autonomous drones, powering insights that make our vehicles smarter, safer, and more capable. You'll have the opportunity to define our data architecture, champion modern tooling in Databricks and Palantir Foundry, and bring AI-assisted analytics to every corner of the company. This is not a back-office data role - you'll be working on problems at the intersection of autonomy, AI, and massive-scale telemetry, helping Skydio turn raw flight data into intelligence that drives real-world impact! Examples of what you'll help build: - Predictive models that forecast hardware issues - like propeller or battery failures - before they happen, and automatically trigger the right mitigation steps. - 3D maps of cellular and radio connectivity across the operational airspace, helping customers understand where their drones can safely and

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