# Software Engineer - Infrastructure
**Company:** [Skydio](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/skydio)
**Location:** San Mateo, CA
**Salary:** $140K-$210K
**Experience:** 2+ years
**Skills:** Kubernetes, Python, Go, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Architecture, Networking, Security, Storage, SaaS, Self-Hosted Applications
**Posted:** 2026-05-27
> Infrastructure engineer responsible for maintaining and scaling Kubernetes fleets, improving CI/CD, and making product-level code changes in Python or Go to support autonomous drone platform needs.
## Job Description
## How you'll make an impact
- Re-architect and maintain the ever growing needs on our Kubernetes fleet and its supporting infrastructure.
- Continually improve and expand the continuous delivery of the product.
- Work in cross-functional teams (from hardware to cloud) to build new capabilities for the platform.
- Work directly with security to continually improve the practices and controls that will keep our customer’s data and drones safe.
- Drive cost saving initiatives early into Skydio’s product, so that it scales over time.

## What makes you a good fit
- 2+ years of experience as a platform engineer, DevOps or equivalent infrastructure role.
- Can comfortably debug and automate Kubernetes clusters.
- Not hesitant to jump into the code to fix the underlying issue (Python or Go preferred).
- Prior experience implementing continuous deployment systems.
- Understand cloud platforms architecture, especially networking, security, storage, and resilient application topologies.
- Ability and interest in being delegated business objectives and seeking out the solutions.

## Bonus points
- Familiarity with supporting both SaaS and self-hosted applications.
- Experience with supporting drones or highly automated physical hardware.

## Compensation
- Annual base salary range: $140,000 - $210,000
- Equity in the form of stock options
- Comprehensive benefits packages including group health insurance, paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay, and 401K savings plan
- Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles
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