Senior/Staff Technical Recruiter

Skydio•San Mateo, CA

6d•$145,000 - $227,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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