Technical Recruiter

Booster; San Mateo (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Skydio in San Mateo, CA is seeking an experienced Technical Recruiter to drive end-to-end hiring for core engineering functions including Software, Hardware, and Hardware Operations. You will work closely with hiring leaders to build pipelines and craft compelling candidate experiences.

This hybrid, three-days-per-week on-site role offers base compensation in the range of $120,000 to $160,000 plus equity and benefits, with relocation assistance possible.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience recruiting technical talent in software, autonomy, hardware, or hardware operations.
• Ability to advise hiring leaders using recruiting data and market insights to support effective hiring decisions.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities while balancing hiring speed, candidate quality, and business needs.
• Thoughtful communicator with strong business judgment and the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Relentlessly seek top talent, curate high-quality pipelines, craft compelling candidate experiences, and secure exceptional hires across niche and highly competitive skill sets.
• Partner closely with hiring leaders and interview teams to understand hiring needs, provide recruiting guidance, and help shape effective sourcing and hiring strategies.
• Collaborate with People Operations, Compensation, and Finance to support headcount planning and improve hiring processes.
• Champion structured hiring practices, ensuring we maintain rigor and fairness in every decision.
• Contribute to a strong recruiting culture by identifying process improvements, helping resolve hiring bottlenecks, and sharing knowledge and best practices with fellow recruiters.
• Pitch in wherever necessary as a core member of a lean, mean startup recruiting machine

Skills

Technical recruiting

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:

We are seeking an experienced, up-and-coming Technical Recruiter to help propel Skydio’s growth via the relentless, hands-on recruitment of elite engineering and operations talent. You’ll own end-to-end hiring for one or more of our core engineering functions: Software Engineering, Hardware Engineering, Hardware Operations. While you’ll primarily own hiring within one of these areas, we’re looking for someone with the ability to flex across functions as hiring needs evolve. If you thrive on scaling industry-defining startup teams and are excited to help build the world’s first great flying robot company, we would love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE:

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
• Partner closely with hiring leaders and interview teams to understand hiring needs, provide recruiting guidance, and help shape effective sourcing and hiring strategies
• Collaborate with People Operations, Compensation, and Finance to support headcount planning and improve hiring processes
• Champion structured hiring practices, ensuring we maintain rigor and fairness in every decision
• Contribute to a strong recruiting culture by identifying process improvements, helping resolve hiring bottlenecks, and sharing knowledge and best practices with fellow recruiters
• Pitch in wherever necessary as a core member of a lean, mean startup recruiting machine

What makes you a good fit:

• 2+ years of experience recruiting technical talent in one or more of the following areas: Software, Autonomy, Hardware, or Hardware Operations
• Ability to advise hiring leaders using recruiting data and market insights to support effective hiring decisions
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and shifting priorities while balancing hiring speed, candidate quality, and business needs
• Strong judgment, credibility, and follow-through, with a track record of turning challenging searches into recruiting success stories
• Experience supporting fellow recruiters and contributing to improvements in recruiting processes, tools, and operations
• Thoughtful communicator with strong business judgment and the ability to engage effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Blend of in-house and agency experience preferred, with a knack for building from the ground up

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 $120,000 - $160,000. 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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