Staff Software Engineer – Security

Booster; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Equity in stock options

Comprehensive benefits packages

Paid vacation time

401K savings plan

Job summary

Skydio in San Mateo, California, seeks a Staff Software Engineer - Security to lead security initiatives across cloud and corporate environments. You will engage with cross-functional teams to enhance security practices and build internal systems to fortify the company's infrastructure.

Qualified candidates must possess over 7 years of experience in security engineering, particularly in AWS environments. A diverse set of benefits is offered including competitive salary, stock options, health insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in a security-focused engineering role.
• Strong experience in AWS and multi-tenant cloud environments.
• Experience in building and maintaining security tools.

Responsibilities

• Review RFCs and partner with teams on architectural security decisions.
• Design and build internal security systems end to end.
• Improve monitoring and patching of vulnerabilities.

Skills

Cloud security

Platform security

AWS

Python

Go

Tools

SIEM

Vulnerability management

Kubernetes

Job description

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:

As a Staff Software Engineer - Security at Skydio, you will partner closely with security engineers and cross‑functional teams to design, review, and build systems that secure our multi‑tenant cloud and corporate environments. You will split your time roughly evenly between architecture and hands‑on engineering. On one side, you will review RFCs, shape system design, and advise on initiatives with meaningful security implications. On the other, you will build and harden internal security tooling end to end. You will play a key role in maturing the systems that protect Skydio’s commercial, government, and DoD customers.

How you’ll make an impact:

• Review RFCs and partner with engineering teams on architectural decisions that have security implications

• Design and build internal security systems end to end, including roadmap areas such as web application firewalls and vulnerability risk management tooling

• Harden and improve security‑related production software components as opportunities for better resilience and protection are identified

• Partner with Compliance to translate FedRAMP, SOC 2, Texas RAMP, ISO 27001, and CJIS requirements into practical technical controls

• Improve how we monitor, prioritize, patch, and respond to vulnerabilities across our cloud footprint

• Contribute to authentication and identity systems across cloud and corporate environments, including SSO and SCIM implementations

• Participate in the security team’s on‑call rotation

What makes you a good fit:

• 7+ years of experience in cloud security, platform security, infrastructure security, or a related security‑focused engineering role

• Strong experience working in AWS, ideally in multi‑tenant cloud environments

• Strong coding ability and comfort building and maintaining tooling in languages such as Python or Go

• Experience reviewing system designs and RFCs and providing clear, actionable security guidance

• Working knowledge of SIEM, vulnerability management, and related security tooling

• Comfort operating across both technical design and hands‑on implementation in a role that spans both strategy and execution

Nice to have:

• Experience working in FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001, Texas RAMP, or CJIS‑aligned environments

• Experience building or deeply integrating authentication and identity systems, including SSO, SCIM, and front‑door authentication

• Experience with Kubernetes debugging, operations, or automation

• Background supporting government, defense, or other highly regulated customers

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 $220,000 - 270,000*. 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.

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.

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