Technical Recruiter

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

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

Requirements

• 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.

Pay

The annual base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $160,000. Compensation packages include competitive base salaries, equity in the form of stock options, and comprehensive benefits. Relocation assistance may also be provided for eligible roles.

Benefits

• Group health insurance plans
• Paid vacation time, sick leave, and holiday pay
• 401K savings plan