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Director of Product Management - Drone Hardware Platforms & Sensors

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 first responders to insurance claims adjusters, utilities, and more!

About the role:

As a Director of Product Management for Drone Platforms and Sensors, you will work closely with our customers and our hardware and embedded software engineering teams to help define and shape Skydio’s current and next-gen drone platforms, controllers, cameras, and accessories ecosystem. You’ll ensure that we are building and delivering the right products to solve the most important problems across enterprise, government, and public safety. This is an incredible opportunity to have an outsized impact in service of our 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.
Draw upon direct customer experiences and ride-alongs as well as usage analytics to solve the most important and impactful problems for our customers.
Continually develop, own, and publish product requirement documents and roadmaps for Skydio’s vehicle hardware, controllers, cameras/sensors and embedded software.
Partner with designers and engineering leaders spanning hardware, firmware, computer vision, AI, and machine learning to execute your product vision and requirements.
Capture, document, and distill feedback from customers and prospects to 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, product positioning and messaging to bring your products to market.

What makes you a good fit:

7+ years of proven success in defining and delivering complex hardware products with integrated software.
Deep technical understanding of IoT or camera/sensors product technologies.
Experience launching robust hardware products for Enterprise, Public Safety or Defense Customers.
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.

Bonus points for:

Background experience in utilities, public safety or federal (ISR) workflows
Experience with enterprise/professional robotics or drones
Experience hiring, leading, and mentoring HW Product Managers in the past
Expertise in camera interfaces, either in photography, videography, and/or for drone cameras

Compensation Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $212,500-255,000. 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

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At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/

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What You Should Know About Director of Product Management - Drone Hardware Platforms & Sensors, Skydio

Join Skydio as the Director of Product Management for Drone Hardware Platforms & Sensors and take the lead in shaping the future of autonomous flight! Skydio, the leading US drone company, is renowned for its advanced technologies that enhance drone usage in various sectors, from public safety to utilities. In this role, you will collaborate closely with our customers and the remarkable engineers behind our hardware and embedded software. Your mission will be to define and develop the next generation of drone platforms, controllers, cameras, and sensor ecosystems. You'll listen to our customers, analyze their feedback, and work tirelessly to solve their most pressing challenges. You'll be crucial in creating roadmaps to guide our product development, partnering with designers and engineering teams across disciplines to bring your vision to life. Your leadership will be key in ensuring successful product launches, backed by well-crafted positioning and messaging, ensuring our groundbreaking products make a meaningful impact. If you're excited about technology and passionate about engaging with end-users to create innovative solutions, you'll thrive in our diverse and collaborative environment. Join us at Skydio and be part of a dynamic team that is transforming aerial transportation beyond imagination!

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The Director of Product Management - Drone Hardware Platforms & Sensors at Skydio addresses critical business problems by engaging with customers and internal teams. This role focuses on defining product visions, managing product roadmaps, and collaborating across engineering disciplines to ensure the successful delivery of innovative drone products.