# Manager, Solutions Engineering - Commercial, Emerging Industries at Skydio

- Company: Skydio
- What the company does: AI-powered autonomous drones for Drone as First Responder (DFR), critical infrastructure inspection, tactical ISR, site security, surveying and mapping. Backed by Accel, a16z and IVP.
- Company website: http://www.skydio.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Mateo, California, United States
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $215K to $275K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-05
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/skydio/e90ad703-1090-4013-b6ba-b2d85b3fedc0?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/skydio-manager-solutions-engineering-commercial-emerging-industries/

## About the role

Skydio is seeking a Solutions Engineering leader to run the Emerging Industries team, the group responsible for turning promising use cases into repeatable, scalable businesses. You will lead a team of quota-bearing Solutions Engineers who operate at the front edge of the market: scoping and executing proofs of concept, defining success criteria where none exist, validating new hardware, software, and workflows, and determining whether a use case is real before the company invests behind it. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- FAA Part 107 Certificate, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire
- Ability to travel up to 50% to support customer engagements, team field activities, and company events
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs unaided
- Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location

Tags: Operations

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/skydio-manager-solutions-engineering-commercial-emerging-industries/