# Manager, Solutions Engineering - Utilities 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: $210K to $275K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-05
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/skydio/6fc001dc-a214-49ad-9546-ba40c62cf3c7?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/skydio-manager-solutions-engineering-utilities/

## About the role

Skydio is seeking an experienced Solutions Engineering leader to build and run the Utilities Solutions Engineering team. Utilities is Skydio’s most mature commercial vertical and this team is the technical authority behind every utility engagement, running technical discovery, designing solutions, executing dock trials, and carrying customers through deployment and expansion. This is a remote role. Travel of up to 50% is required to support customer engagements, team field activities, trials, and company events. 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-utilities/