Senior Software Engineer, Streaming | Skydio Skydio DFR Site Security Inspection Mapping National Security Industries Products Resources Contact Careers US US English JP 日本語 DFR Site Security Inspection Mapping National Security Industries Products Resources US - English JP - 日本語 Back Drone as First Responder (DFR) DFR Overview What it Takes How It Works DFR Command Indoor DFR Campus DFR Fire Service DFR Axon Integration FAQs Customers Resources Related links Department Of Corrections Security Search & Rescue Crime and Crash Scene Reconstruction Play video See how DFR improves outcomes Back Site Security Overview Department of Corrections Security Border Security Base Security Resources Back Asset Inspection Overview Utilities Inspection Bridge Inspection Oil & Gas Inspection Resources Play video See results of a substation inspection Back Surveying & Mapping Overview Construction Site Progress Crash & Crime Scene Reconstruction 3D Scan Resources Back National Security Overview Tactical ISR Base Security Asset Inspection Border Security Advisory Board Resources Play video See the advantages you get against adversaries Back Public Safety Utilities National Security Homeland Security Security Construction Engineering Transportation Oil & Gas Education Back Products Overview Drones & Docks Skydio X10 Skydio X10D Attachments for X10 and X10D Skydio Dock for X10 Skydio R10 Skydio F10 Software Overview DFR Command Remote Ops 3D Scan Skydio Extend Overview Integrations Catalog Developer Tools Attachments ICD Platform Skydio Autonomy Skydio Connect Skydio Paraverse Security Trust Center Services Regulatory Services Success Services Back Resources Resource Center Customer Stories Extend Integrations Catalog Developer Tools Blog Reliability Support & Training Support Center Skydio Academy Purchasing Resellers Contracts Events All Events Experience Days Ascend 2026 Aerial Achievement Awards Senior Software Engineer, Streaming San Mateo, California, United States - Full-time 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 .
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the Role: As a member of this team, you'll help build the real-time infrastructure that powers some of the world's most advanced autonomous drones. You'll design and maintain world-class video streaming and telemetry services that enable customers to carry out mission-critical operations across millions of flights each year. Working on massively concurrent, low-latency distributed systems that process terabytes of data every day, you'll tackle complex performance and scalability challenges with real-world impact. You'll also shape the evolution of Skydio's real-time frameworks, empowering engineering teams across the company to build sophisticated, stateful applications more efficiently. From optimizing performance over constrained network connections to advancing industry-leading technologies like Skydio Connect Fusion , you'll solve difficult technical problems that directly enhance the reliability, responsiveness, and capabilities of our products. What Makes You a Good Fit: 5+ years of experience building / running complex distributed systems. Experience with distributed messaging systems, like Apache Pulsar or Kafka. Prior experience implementing continuous deployment for complex stateful systems. You’re someone who loves tackling complex problems across connectivity, backend services, and infrastructure components. Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.
Nice to Have: Experience with real time media delivery infrastructure, such as Livekit, MediaMTX, etc. Experience with streaming protocols, such as WebRTC, QUIC, HLS, etc. Experience with low-level video protocols and codecs, such as H264, H265, RTP, etc. Experience with Go.
Compensation: At Skydio, our
compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive
benefits packages.
Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $200,000-240,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following
benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated
benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria. *
Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location. #LI-WA1 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. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by 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
