Skydio · 2 weeks ago
Staff Technical Recruiter
San Mateo, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$174K/yr - $227K/yrSkydio is the leading US drone company and the world leader in autonomous flight. They are seeking a Staff Technical Recruiter to lead engineering searches and partner with company leaders to build teams shaping the future of autonomous flight.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Drone ManagementDronesMachine LearningRobotics
Hiring Manager
Trevor King
Responsibilities
Operate as a strategic recruiting partner to senior engineering leaders, influencing org design, headcount planning, and hiring strategy
Own end-to-end talent strategy and execution for one or more of our core engineering orgs
Build and calibrate high-performing, diverse talent pipelines for niche, competitive skill sets in emerging technology domains
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
Mentor and uplevel fellow recruiters, sharing best practices and helping shape Skydio’s recruiting culture, continuously raising the bar for how we attract and retain top talent
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise recruiting across at least two of the following domains: Cloud, Mobile, Infrastructure, Embedded, Wireless, Camera/Optics, or Hardware Engineering
A proven track record building technical organizations at growth-stage or high-impact technology companies
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 brand improvements across the recruiting org
A thoughtful communicator with strong business acumen, equally fluent in engineering and talent strategy
Preferred
A blend of in-house and agency experience preferred, with a knack for building from the ground up
Benefits
Equity in the form of stock options
Comprehensive benefits packages
Paid vacation time
Sick leave
Holiday pay
401K savings plan
Company
Skydio
Skydio uses artificial intelligence to create flying drones that are used by consumer, enterprise, and government customers.
Founded in 2014
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$740MKey Investors
Linse CapitalAndreessen HorowitzN47
2024-11-15Series E· $170M
2023-02-27Series E· $230M
2021-02-28Series D· $170M
Leadership Team
Adam Bry
Co-founder & CEO
Tom Moss
COO (2018-2020), CEO APAC (2020-2024), Chief Corp Dev (2024~)
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