Skydio
Software Engineer - Security
San Mateo, California, United States · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$160k-$210kDetected 22 days ago
PythonGoAWSCloud PlatformsKubernetesPlatform EngineeringCybersecuritySIEMComplianceFirewall
About the role
- You'll write code that operates security controls, integrates identity and cloud systems, SCIM provisioning, vulnerability scanning, automated evidence collection and replaces manual, time-intensive processes with reliable engineering.
- Participate in the security team's on-call rotation
Responsibilities
- Design and build automation that operates and enforces security controls by integrating cloud, infrastructure, and identity systems so controls run, and where possible self-remediate, without manual intervention
- Build tooling and integrations across cloud APIs, identity providers (e.g., SCIM provisioning), vulnerability scanners, and ticketing systems into a coherent, automated system
- Automate how we collect, validate, and report compliance evidence continuously across our cloud and corporate environments
- Build dashboards and pipelines that give real-time visibility into control status, gaps, and audit readiness
- Over time, design and build internal security systems end to end (e.g., vulnerability risk management, web application firewalls), review RFCs, and partner with engineering teams on architecturally significant, security-relevant decisions
- Strong coding ability, with experience building and maintaining tooling in languages such as Python or Go
- 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.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in a software, security, infrastructure, or platform engineering role
- Candidates must be eligible to access such information without additional U.S. government authorization, unless the company determines that any required authorization can be obtained.
Nice to have
- Experience with compliance automation or GRC tooling (e.g., evidence collection, continuous control monitoring)
- Experience working in or automating for FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, Texas RAMP, or CJIS-aligned environments
- Experience with Kubernetes debugging, operations, or automation
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.
- Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience.
- Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles.
Skills
- Improve how we monitor, prioritize, patch, and respond to vulnerabilities across our cloud footprint
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 $160,000 - 210,000*.
- Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan.
- Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position's location.
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.
- 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.
Company info
- 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 https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
- As part of Security and GRC, translate framework requirements into practical, testable, code-driven controls
- We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.
This listing is sourced directly from Skydio's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.