Senior Data Analyst, Analytics
Skydio
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San Mateo, CA · Posted September 11, 2026
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About the job
Skydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight, the key technology for the future of drones and aerial mobility. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, operational excellence, and customer obsession to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users, from utility inspectors https://www.skydio.com/solutions/energy-and-utilities to first responders https://www.skydio.com/solutions/public-safety, soldiers in battlefield scenarios https://www.skydio.com/solutions/national-security/tactical-isr, and beyond https://www.skydio.com/solutions.
About the role:
We are looking for a highly skilled Sr. Data Analyst with a strong background in systems integrations, workflows, dashboards and development. This role will focus on building, maintaining, and optimizing data flows between NetSuite and other business-critical platforms. As well as creating beautiful dashboards out of that.
This would be based out of our San Mateo, CA Headquarters and would need to be in the office 2-3 times a week.
How you’ll make an impact:
- Own and manage the Palantir Foundry platform from a Finance perspective.
- Design, develop, and enhance data pipelines on the Palantir Foundry platform.
- Troubleshoot integration issues, ensuring data accuracy and system reliability.
- Document reverse ETL flows, technical specifications, and best practices.
- Define and design ontologies to structure and organize enterprise data.
- Proven ability to build custom applications and interactive dashboards within Palantir Foundry.
- Gain deep understanding of our business processes to drive system improvements and automations in Palantir.
What makes you a good fit:
- 3+ years of experience with data visualization tools.
- 3+ years of experience with Databricks or similar platform.
- 3+ years of experience with Pyspark, Typescript.
- 2+ years of hands-on experience with the Palantir Foundry platform (Preferred).
- Experience with Building/Maintaining integration pipelines between NS and other business applications.
- Experience in data analysis and visualization.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS/MIS or other equivalent fields.
- Understanding of Consumer Electronics hardware product lifecycle is preferred but not required.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an intellectual curiosity.
- Self-starter and proactive personality with a proven track record of following through and delivering on responsibilities.
- Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days of employment is strongly encouraged for all Skydio employees and required for certain positions.
Compensation: At Skydio, our compensation packages for regular, full-time employees include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits packages. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles. The annual base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $175,000*. Fundamentally, we believe that equity is the key to long-term financial growth, and we ensure all regular, full-time employees have the opportunity to significantly benefit from the company's success. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s group health insurance plans. Regular, full-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits: Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan. This position and all associated benefits are subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as the Company’s policies and eligibility criteria.
*Compensation for certain positions may vary based on the position’s location.
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