Senior Business Recruiter

Skydio, Inc.; San Mateo, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health insurance

401K

Paid time off

Job summary

Skydio, Inc. in San Mateo, California, is seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting for GTM and G&A across a fast-growing organization. This role partners with senior leadership to translate business goals into effective hiring strategies and to elevate the candidate experience.

You will own end-to-end recruiting, build diverse pipelines, and influence hiring decisions while collaborating across teams in a data-driven, scalable function.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience in high-growth environments.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and influencing hiring decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills; advisory to candidates and leadership.
• Proficiency with modern recruiting platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, Ashby, Greenhouse).

Responsibilities

• Own and drive end-to-end recruiting strategy and execution for GTM and G&A roles.
• Partner with senior leaders to translate organizational goals into hiring plans.
• Advise hiring teams on interview processes and organizational design.
• Build diverse, high-quality pipelines through sourcing, market mapping, and networking.
• Lead strategic talent discussions with market insights and competitive positioning.
• Collaborate to design scalable recruiting processes aligned with growth.
• Use data to inform decisions and optimize outcomes.
• Mentor recruiting best practices across the team.

Skills

Full-cycle recruiting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Analytical mindset

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Ashby

Greenhouse

Job description

San Mateo, California, United States- Full-time

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 Role:

We are seeking a Senior Recruiter to lead full-cycle recruiting efforts across our Go-To-Market (GTM) and G&A organizations. As a senior member of the recruiting team, you will operate as a strategic talent partner to senior leadership, driving hiring strategies that enable the company to scale effectively. You will play a critical role in shaping high-performing teams, influencing hiring decisions, and continuously elevating the candidate experience. This is an opportunity to have meaningful impact at a high-growth company by building the talent-dense teams needed for long-term success.

Please Note: This role is based in San Mateo, California, with an expectation of working from the office 3 days per week. We may consider a U.S.-based remote arrangement for candidates whose experience strongly aligns with the role’s core requirements, based on business needs and our ability to employ in the candidate’s state. Remote employees may be required to travel periodically to our San Mateo headquarters.

How You’ll Make an Impact:

Own and drive the end-to-end recruiting strategy and execution for GTM and G&A roles, ensuring a best-in-class candidate experience

Partner closely with senior business leaders and executives to deeply understand organizational goals and translate them into effective hiring plans

Act as a trusted advisor to hiring teams, influencing talent decisions, interview processes, and organizational design

Proactively build and maintain diverse, high-quality talent pipelines through creative sourcing strategies, market mapping, and networking

Lead strategic talent discussions, providing insights on market trends, talent availability, and competitive positioning

Collaborate cross-functionally to design and scale recruiting processes that are efficient, data-driven, and aligned with company growth

Leverage recruiting data and analytics to inform decision-making, track performance, and continuously optimize hiring outcomes

Mentor and elevate recruiting best practices across the team, contributing to a strong and scalable talent function

What Makes You a Good Fit:

5+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience, with a strong track record hiring for GTM, G&A, and/or Operations roles in high-growth, high-performance environments

Proven ability to partner with senior stakeholders and influence hiring decisions at multiple levels of the organization

Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage and advise both candidates and leadership

Deep experience with modern recruiting tools and platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Ashby, Greenhouse)

Demonstrated success in sourcing and closing passive talent in competitive markets

Strong analytical mindset with experience using data to drive recruiting strategy and outcomes

High attention to detail with the ability to balance speed, quality, and process in a fast-paced environment

Collaborative, team-first approach with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation

Ability to commute to the San Mateo, CA office at least 3 days per week

Nice-to-have:

Blend of in-house and agency recruiting experience

Experience or strong familiarity with international hiring practices across EMEA and APAC regions, including regional talent markets, compliance considerations, and hiring nuances

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 $140,000 - $170,000*. 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/