Skydio
Staff Product Manager, Telecommunications
$230K–$285K
San Mateo, California, United States · On-site · Staff · Full-time · Posted Aug 26, 2026
- Education
- Engineering or technical degree (such as computer science, telecommunications, or a scientific field), and/or work experience managing complex technical requirements.
About the job
Lead telecom partnerships and connectivity strategy so Skydio drones can reliably transmit in-flight data wherever customers need them.
What you'll do
- Develop telecom-carrier partnership strategy and negotiate agreements that provide network access and meet customer connectivity needs.
- Build and monitor business models for in-flight data access, including usage and costs.
- Set regulatory and carrier certification priorities, and coordinate field support with telecom partners for major events and incidents.
What they ask for
- Demonstrated ability to translate customer needs into priorities and drive implementation.
- Ability to break down complex technical or business processes and communicate plans across organizations.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple complex projects and overlapping deadlines.
- Technical background demonstrated by an engineering or technical degree and/or experience managing complex technical requirements.
Nice to have
- Prior work at a growth-stage start-up.
- Interest or experience in wireless communications or telecommunications, including carrier infrastructure, protocols, or 5G features.
Pay
$230,000 - $285,000 USD annual base salary
Tools
FAA Part 107, 5G
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