Staff Software Engineer - Frontend
About The Position
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're looking for a Staff Frontend Engineer to lead development of real-time, high-impact applications used by drone pilots, first responders, and mission commanders. You’ll be a key contributor in shaping the future of Drones as First Responders (DFR) — building intuitive, resilient, and high-performance interfaces that deliver mission-critical video, telemetry, and control.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience building and shipping customer-facing software across the stack
- Expertise in modern frontend development (React, TypeScript, Next.js, GraphQL)
- Ability to design and evolve complex systems in cloud environments (Python, PostgreSQL, Temporal)
- Strong product intuition and customer empathy — you care about the why behind the code
- Proven leadership in taking ideas from concept to production at scale
Nice To Haves
- Experience with real-time systems (WebRTC, WebSockets, LiveKit)
- Familiarity with 3D/graphics (WebGL, Three.js, Unreal, WebGPU)
- Geospatial experience (Mapbox, Cesium, ESRI, PostGIS)
- Background in autonomy, robotics, or drone software (ROS, PX4, etc.)
Responsibilities
- Lead architecture and implementation of advanced web applications: Remote Flight Deck for drone operations from the web DFR Command for tactical coordination for first responders ReadyLink for real-time video sharing in the field
- Drive UX innovation, drawing inspiration from video games, cockpit systems, and pro tools
- Partner with cross-functional teams to design features that meet real-world, time-sensitive needs
- Uphold and elevate engineering standards for security, performance, scalability, and reliability
- Mentor engineers and contribute to a strong technical culture
- Participate in a low-friction on-call rotation — our platform is stable, but lives depend on what we build
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
