Senior/Staff Technical Recruiter

Skydio; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 227,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Group health insurance

Paid vacation

401K savings plan

Job summary

Skydio is seeking a Senior+ Technical Recruiter to build engineering teams for autonomous flight. You will lead critical searches, partner with company leaders, and help define hiring practices as we scale.

This is a senior, hands-on role at Skydio's San Mateo, CA headquarters, with a hybrid schedule (office three days per week). You will attract top technical talent, influence headcount planning, and drive executive-level recruiting engagements, while partnering with People Ops, Finance, and

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for software and hardware engineering roles.
• Ability to influence executives and hiring leaders with data.
• Proven track record in senior, hands-on recruiting.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Mentoring recruiters and improving processes.
• Comfort working in fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead critical engineering searches and partner with leaders.
• Define hiring strategy and headcount planning.
• Drive executive-level recruiting engagements from calib to close.
• Collaborate with People Ops, Compensation, Finance for scale.
• Champion structured hiring practices and fairness.
• Help shape Skydio's recruiting culture and improve processes.

Skills

Technical recruiting

Executive recruiting

Stakeholder management

Mentoring recruiters

Data-driven hiring

Strong communication

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 Role

Skydio is looking for a Senior+ Technical Recruiter to help build the teams shaping the future of autonomous flight. You’ll lead critical engineering searches, partner directly with company leaders, and play a key role in defining how we hire as we scale. This is a senior, hands‑on recruiting role for someone who thrives in fast‑moving environments and knows how to land top technical talent where it matters most.

Skydio operates on a hybrid schedule, with employees working from the office three days per week. This role is based at our San Mateo, CA headquarters.

How You’ll Make An Impact

• Relentlessly seek top talent, curate high‑quality pipelines, craft compelling candidate experiences, and secure exceptional hires across niche and highly competitive skill sets
• Operate as the go‑to recruiting expert and trusted advisor for hiring leaders and interview teams within your functions, influencing org design, headcount planning, and hiring strategy
• Drive executive‑level recruiting engagements, from calibrations through close, while delivering a best‑in‑class candidate experience at every touchpoint
• Partner with People Ops, Compensation, and Finance to optimize headcount plans and hiring processes for scale and efficiency
• Champion structured hiring practices, ensuring we maintain rigor and fairness in every decision
• Help shape Skydio’s recruiting culture by continuously raising the bar for how we attract and retain top talent; proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks, improve recruiting processes, and help uplevel fellow recruiters

What Makes You a Good Fit

• Deep expertise building high talent density teams in one or more of the following areas: Software (Cloud, Mobile, Infrastructure), Autonomy (Computer Vision, Deep Learning, Planning & Controls), Hardware (Mechanical & Electrical Design), Hardware Operations (Manufacturing, Supply Chain)
• Ability to influence and advise at the executive level, leveraging data and market intelligence to drive strategic hiring decisions
• Comfort navigating complex, ambiguous hiring landscapes - balancing urgency with quality and long‑term business impact
• Known for exceptional judgment, credibility, and follow‑through, with a reputation for turning tough searches into success stories
• Experience mentoring recruiters and contributing to process, tooling, and talent branding
• Thoughtful communicator with strong business acumen, equally fluent in engineering and talent strategy
• Blend of in‑house and agency experience preferred, with a knack for building from the ground up
• 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 $145,000 - $227,000*. 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.

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