Recruiting Coordinator

Skydio; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in stock options

Group health insurance

Paid vacation time

Sick leave

Holiday pay

401K savings plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a Recruiting Coordinator to manage the onsite candidate experience at our San Mateo HQ. You will schedule interviews, greet candidates, and coordinate campus events, while learning Ashby and Workday to support university programs.

The role welcomes a recent graduate or career starter, with 0-1+ years of related experience, and requires being in-person 4-5 days weekly. Your energy and organization help Skydio hire efficiently in a fast-paced, high-tech environment.

Qualifications

• In-person at San Mateo HQ 4-5 days per week.
• 0-1+ years of experience (internships, campus leadership, events, or customer service).
• Hyper-organized with strong attention to detail.
• Customer-obsessed mindset; make candidates feel welcome and valued.
• Tech-savvy; quick to learn Ashby, G-Suite and Workday.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and schedule phone, video, and onsite interviews for candidates across departments.
• Greet candidates onsite, provide office tours, and ensure a welcoming environment.
• Coordinate campus events, career fairs, and intern onboarding with University Recruiting.
• Maintain accurate records in Ashby ATS to prevent candidates from slipping through.
• Support the People team with employer branding, swag management, and event planning.
• Identify scheduling conflicts and proactively keep the hiring process moving.

Skills

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Customer obsession

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Ashby

G-Suite

Workday

Job description

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 to first responders, soldiers in battlefield scenarios, and beyond.

About The Team

Recruiting Operations at Skydio aims to bring operational excellence and support to the Recruiting team and cross-functional stakeholders, enabling them to hire efficiently and effectively, while creating a delightful and personal experience for our candidates and hiring teams.

About The Role

We are looking for an energetic and organized Recruiting Coordinator to work onsite at our HQ located in San Mateo, CA. This is a perfect role for a recent graduate or someone looking to launch their career in People Operations. Your primary responsibility will be to serve as the "Face of Skydio" for our candidates—managing their onsite experience, scheduling their interviews, and ensuring they feel welcomed. You will learn the ins and outs of recruiting tools like Ashby and Workday while supporting university recruiting events and intern programs.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Coordinate and schedule phone, video, and onsite interviews for candidates across various departments
• Greet candidates onsite at our HQ, providing office tours and ensuring a warm, welcoming environment
• Collaborate with the University Recruiting team to help coordinate campus events, career fairs, and intern onboarding
• Maintain accurate records in our Applicant Tracking System (Ashby) to ensure no candidate falls through the cracks
• Assist the broader People team with ad-hoc projects related to employer branding, swag management, and event planning
• Learn to identify scheduling conflicts and proactively solve puzzles to keep the hiring process moving fast

What Makes You a Good Fit

• Ability to be in-person at our San Mateo HQ 4-5 days per week
• 0-1+ years of experience (internships, campus leadership, event planning, student clubs, Resident Advisors (RAs) or customer service experience is a plus!)
• You are hyper-organized with a strong attention to detail—you love a checked-off to-do list
• You have a "customer obsession" mindset and genuinely enjoy making people feel comfortable and valued
• You are tech-savvy and eager to learn new software platforms (Ashby, G-Suite, Workday) quickly
• You are a clear communicator who isn't afraid to ask questions when you hit a roadblock
• You are excited to start your career at a fast-paced, high-tech company building the future of flight
• 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 $80,000 - 100,000*. 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.

At Skydio we believe that diversity drives innovation. We have created a multidisciplinary environment that embraces the power of diverse perspectives to create elegant solutions for complex problems. We are committed to growing our network of people, programs, and resources to nurture an inclusive culture.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

For positions located in the United States of America, Skydio, Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/