Product Manager - Autonomous Drone Hardware

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from action sports enthusiasts to first responders to insurance claims adjusters.

About the role: As a Product Manager for Autonomous Drone Hardware, you will work closely with our hardware and embedded software engineering teams to help define and shape Skydio’s next generation drones and controllers.  You’ll ensure that we are building and delivering the right products and features for our entire range of customers.

How you'll make an impact:

• Engage with customers, prospects, and internal stakeholders to understand core business problems and develop visions and strategies to solve them
• Continually develop and refine the roadmap for Skydio’s vehicle hardware, controllers, and embedded software
• Work closely with designers and engineering leaders spanning hardware, firmware, computer vision, AI, and machine learning to execute on our product vision and deliver a first-class user experience, while also pushing the envelope on new technology opportunities in the product space
• Capture, document, and distill feedback from customers and prospects to continually steer product development
• Collaborate closely with sales and customer success to build and maintain close customer relationships and ensure success
• Partner with product marketing to develop launch plans and product positioning and messaging

What makes you a good fit:

• 5+ years of proven success in defining and delivering market-leading hardware and software products.  Experience leading product management for IoT or camera products is preferred.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Direct or indirect experience with engineering that allows you to actively participate  in deep discussions with engineers on complex technical architecture challenges and tradeoffs.
• Highly facilitative team player who strives to enable others to do their best work 
• A passion for speaking with -- and learning from -- customers
• A background in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science. An advanced degree or an MBA would be a plus, but is not required
• Drone or aviation experience is a plus, but not required.

Compensation Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $144,500 - 182,750*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.

*For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional location.

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