UX Product Designer

San Mateo, California, United States, Remote. Posted 5 months ago

The role

You will design interfaces for autonomous flying robots to bridge the gap between human operators and AI hardware. You will map Critical User Journeys and build cross-platform experiences for Web, Mobile, and Ground Control Stations.

What you will do

Own the UX execution for key features on core platforms including remote operations
Design interfaces for autonomous flying robots to ensure system transparency and reliability
Tackle complex challenges for remote hardware sensing, 3D spatial awareness, and AI-driven missions
Communicate user needs and frame complex problems
Present design solutions and defend rationale with user data and system logic
Build high-fidelity prototypes to test assumptions
Participate in on-site visits with customers to understand high-stress environments

Required qualifications

3-6 years of hands-on UX/UI product design experience
Experience translating product requirements into design concepts and specifications that Engineering has built and shipped
Experience conducting research, building prototypes, and running user studies
Portfolio demonstrating high bar for visual design, complex systems architecture, and attention to detail
Experience designing for technical tools used in the real world
Ability to quickly mock up interactive prototypes

Nice to have

Portfolios featuring mapping or navigation apps
Portfolios featuring tools that connect to physical devices (IoT/hardware)
Portfolios featuring complex, multi-step workflows
AI Fluency & Boundary-Blurring: actively integrate AI into daily workflow

Benefits

Competitive base salaries
Equity in the form of stock options
Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles
Group health insurance plans
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan

Before you apply

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About the company

Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. The team combines expertise in artificial intelligence, hardware and software product development, and customer obsession.