Technical Support Specialist

Skydio, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

401K savings plan

Paid vacation

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. is seeking a technical product support professional to help commercial customers maximize value from Skydio drone, controller, and cloud products.

You will troubleshoot software, hardware, and cloud issues, guided by knowledge bases and flight diagnostics, with cross-team collaboration to resolve complex cases. Ideal candidates have 5–7 years in drone/UAS tech support, strong written and verbal communication, and a customer-first mindset.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Technical Support experience with drones/UAV/UAS.
• Experience providing customer support to utilities, transportation/infrastructure, or public safety organizations.
• Proficient with CRM tools (Zendesk or Salesforce Service Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Deliver premier technical support to drive customer satisfaction and brand evangelism.
• Be the Voice of Customer frontline to other Skydio teams for product improvement.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically to resolve issues and maximize fleet utilization.
• Develop SME knowledge in Skydio UAS platform and share with teammates.
• Participate in pre-release product dogfooding and provide actionable feedback.
• Help build support processes to enhance customer experience.
• Own your work and contribute to operational excellence.

Skills

Technical support

Customer support

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Multi-channel support

Voice of Customer

Tools

Zendesk

Salesforce Service Cloud

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 team:

Our support team provides best-in-class service and support to our growing commercial customer base while meeting or exceeding our service level agreements as defined by our business requirements. We’re highly focused on customer enablement, retention, and loyalty, and we work closely with partner teams in the Skydio Customer Success organization to ensure customers get the best out of their UAS investment.

About the role:

We’re looking for a technical product support professional who is passionate about helping commercial customers get the most out of industry-leading autonomous UAS drone investments. You’ll utilize your proven B2B customer support skills and capabilities to assist Skydio pilots and drone operators in understanding product features, troubleshooting software, hardware, and cloud issues, and recommending best practices for safely and effectively flying. When our customers need help, you are responsible and empowered via knowledge guides and flight diagnostic tools. You will have access to cross-team experts to resolve their issues thoroughly, with an added emphasis on capturing data to inform product, process, and service improvement.

Working hours: Monday–Friday, 2PM - 10PM PT or 8AM-5PM EDT, with flexibility to work a weekend shift (Saturday & Sunday, 10-hour shifts).

Location Preference: The ideal candidate will be located on the West Coast or within the Pacific Time Zone to align with working hours or in the East Coast. This role may require up to 10% travel to regional customer sites.

How you’ll make an impact:

Deliver premier technical support to drive customer satisfaction and brand evangelism

Know Skydio drone, controller, and cloud products inside and out, and proactively seek clarity on areas of ambiguity negatively impacting our customers

Be the Voice of Customer frontline to other Skydio teams that enable continuous product improvement based on customer needs

Use clear and empathetic written and verbal communication to quickly resolve issues that limit UAS fleet utilization and thereby drive high-brand affinity over time

Over time, become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in one or more aspects of the Skydio UAS platform and share your knowledge freely with other team members to create high-trust team relationships

Engage in regular pre-released product dogfooding and give feedback that helps deliver the highest quality product experience possible

Proactively participate in building support processes that improve and enhance the customer experience

Own your work and contribute to operational excellence and low-effort customer support experiences

What makes you a good fit:

5-7 years of Technical Support experience with drones/UAV/UAS

Must have previous customer support experience in utilities, transportation/infrastructure, or public safety organizations

Willing to work a flexible schedule within a 10 to 7 hours of operations

Collaborate effectively with team members to resolve complex technical issues, actively share knowledge and expertise, and contribute to a supportive team environment.

Motivated self-starter with impeccable verbal and written communication skills, obsessive attention to detail, and the ability to manage time effectively

Proficient in technical troubleshooting, problem-solving and familiar with triage and escalation workflows

An inquisitive troubleshooter with a passion for drone, cloud, and IoT technology along with a strong desire to learn new skills and grow with Skydio

Experience with multi-channel customer communication (phone, chat, email support)

CRM technology experience, Zendesk or Salesforce Service Cloud preferred

Prior support experience within a 360 customer success retention & renewal team is a plus

A strong desire for feedback to learn, grow, and perform duties more efficiently

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 $59,600 - $100,000. 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.

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