Senior Software Engineer - Fleet Management
Software Engineer
Posted Sep 24 (40 days ago) · Last updated Nov 2 · Open 40 days, longer than the usual 26 for this role
Key facts
Senior Software Engineer for Fleet Management at Skydio; build cloud-based drone fleet tools.
How this salary compares
€12,415 - €16,797187% above senior roles
This salary is above the market medianBased on 48 job postings
| Market | Lower bound (25th percentile) | Median | Upper bound (75th percentile) |
|---|---|---|---|
| senior roles | €3,932 per month | €5,590 per month | €7,411 per month |
| This offer | €14,167 per month | €16,667 per month | €19,167 per month |
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Where and how
- Field
- Technology
- Languages required
- English
- Experience
- 5 years experience
Original job ad
As published by Skydio
Skydio is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Fleet Management team. You will build full‑stack features on Skydio Cloud (our SaaS platform) with Python, Go and TypeScript, collaborating with product managers and designers. The role involves expanding the core data model and API for drones and docks, delivering fleet management features such as over‑the‑air updates, real‑time fleet health, asset management, security and permissions, and device management. You will participate in code reviews, post‑mortems, and an on‑call schedule to keep the platform available 24/7. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience building scalable cloud applications, proficiency with modern cloud stacks (Python, Go, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, Kubernetes, Temporal, TypeScript), and an ability to drive features end‑to‑end from concept to production. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles.
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About the role
Summarised by JobCrawls from the job ad above.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building scalable cloud applications
- Experience with Python, Go, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, Kubernetes, Temporal, TypeScript
- Ability to take features from concept to production
Responsibilities
- Design and expand Skydio Cloud’s data model and API for drones/docks
- Build core fleet management features like OTA updates, real-time fleet health, asset management, security and permissions, device management
- Collaborate with product managers, designers and engineers to deliver features
- Ensure 24/7 availability via on-call rotations
- Participate in code reviews and post-mortems
Skills & technologies
PythonGoGraphQLPostgreSQLAWSKubernetesTemporalTypescript
Benefits & perks
About Skydio
Skydio · 3 open roles
Top locations (all time): Remote - Global · 106 · Tampere, Finland · 9 · Remote - Finland · 2 · +1 other locations
| Location | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Remote - Global | 106 |
| Tampere, Finland | 9 |
| Remote - Finland | 2 |
| Zurich, Switzerland | 2 |
| Role type | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Autonomy Engineer | 7 |
| Customer Success Manager | 7 |
| Solutions Engineer | 7 |
| Autonomy Engineer Intern | 6 |
| Program Manager | 6 |
| Product Manager | 4 |
| Enterprise Account Manager | 4 |
| Software Engineer | 4 |
| Product Design Engineer | 2 |
| Field Support Representative | 2 |
| Embedded Software Engineer | 2 |
| GTM Engineer | 2 |
| Electronics Engineer | 1 |
| Support | 1 |
| Employment Counsel | 1 |
| Logistics Operations Specialist | 1 |
| Staff Software Engineer | 1 |
| IT Technician | 1 |
| Product Marketing | 1 |
| Repair Program Manager | 1 |
| Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst | 1 |
| Autonomy Data Curation Engineer | 1 |
| Aviation Regulatory Program | 1 |
| Technical Support Manager | 1 |
| Hardware Engineering Program Manager | 1 |
| Senior Manager, Training | 1 |
| Deployment Engineer | 1 |
| Electrical Engineer | 1 |
| Workplace Experience Coordinator | 1 |
| Order Management Analyst | 1 |
| Supplier Quality Engineer | 1 |
| Public Safety Strategist | 1 |
| Production Supervisor | 1 |
| Sourcing Specialist | 1 |
| Frontend Design Engineer | 1 |
| Production Manager | 1 |
| Manufacturing Execution System Analyst | 1 |
| Global Supply Manager | 1 |
| Mission Success Operations | 1 |
| Wireless Software Engineer | 1 |
| Product Quality Engineer | 1 |
| RF Design Engineer | 1 |
| Hardware Test and Reliability Engineer | 1 |
| Equipment and Inventory Specialist | 1 |
| Proposal Analyst | 1 |
| Senior Software Engineer | 1 |
| Senior Technical Recruiter | 1 |
| Wireless Hardware Engineer | 1 |
| Support Specialist | 1 |
| Customer Support Representative | 1 |
| Logistics Coordinator | 1 |
| Service Coordinator | 1 |
| Data Engineer | 1 |
| Production Planner | 1 |
| Field Service Technician | 1 |
| Head of Warehouse & Logistics Operations | 1 |
| Product Management Director | 1 |
| Business Recruiter | 1 |
| Systems Integration and Test Engineer | 1 |
| Electrical Engineer Intern | 1 |
| Technical Support Representative | 1 |
| Communications Manager | 1 |
| Data Analyst | 1 |
| Coordinator | 1 |
| Manufacturing Business Process Intern | 1 |
| Full Stack Developer | 1 |
| Revenue Operations Engineer | 1 |
| Deployment Coordinator | 1 |
| Supply Chain Specialist | 1 |
| Growth Marketing Director | 1 |
| Hardware Operations Program Manager | 1 |
| Field Marketing Event Manager | 1 |
| Camera & Imaging | 1 |
| Camera Test Engineer | 1 |
| Supply Chain Intern | 1 |
| Lead GTM Platform Engineer | 1 |
| Role level | Active listings |
|---|---|
| Mid-Level | 46 |
| Manager | 33 |
| Senior | 20 |
| Intern | 14 |
| Director | 4 |
About the employer
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight.