Lead 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 transportation. The Skydio team combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, best-in-class hardware and software product development, and operational excellence to empower a broader, more diverse audience of drone users - from first responders to insurance claims adjusters, utilities, and more!

About The Role

We are seeking a proven technical recruiting lead to help propel Skydio’s Software Product Engineering org to new heights via the relentless, hands-on recruitment of exceptional technical talent, from the vehicle and controller, to the cloud and the real-time wireless stream in-between. If you have an affinity for scaling industry-defining startup engineering teams, and you’re interested in helping build the world’s first great flying robot company, we would love to hear from you.

PLEASE NOTE: We’ve returned to the office 3 days a week in San Mateo, California.

How you'll make an impact: As the Talent Acquisition Partner for one of our top engineering executives, you'll own end-to-end recruitment for one or more of Skydio's core product engineering groups. This means you will:

• Operate as the go-to recruiting expert & trusted advisor for hiring leaders and interview teams within your functional area(s)
• Relentlessly seek top talent, curate high-quality pipelines, craft compelling candidate experiences, and secure exceptional hires
• Develop & strategically deploy a deep understanding of what makes Skydio special to target, engage, partner, and close top talent
• Facilitate interview and decision-making processes that uphold rigorous hiring standards
• Foster collaborative relationships across Hiring Managers, People Ops, HR, and Compensation to drive successful outcomes
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks, improve processes, help mentor junior team members, and generally pitch in wherever necessary as a core member of a lean, mean recruiting machine
  
  
  

What Makes You a Good Fit

• Proven track record building high-performing engineering teams for successful growth-stage companies
• Demonstrated history of generating high-quality candidate pipelines for niche and highly competitive skill sets
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, attention-to-detail, and commitment to exceeding candidate expectations from the first touch point to the last
• Deep recruiting expertise in at least two of the following areas: Cloud, Mobile, Infrastructure, Embedded, Wireless, Camera/Optics
• Expert knowledge of the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem
• Combination of in-house and agency experience is preferred
  
  
  

Compensation Range: The annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $230,000*. Compensation will vary based on factors, including skill level, proficiencies, transferable knowledge, and experience. In addition to base salary, Skydio full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our benefit plans and take advantage of a variety of incentives and stipends.

• For some positions the pay may be dependent upon the individual's regional 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.

As such, we do not make hiring or other employment-related decisions on the basis of an applicant or employee’s race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, age, religion, disability status, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, veteran, military or family status, or other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws.

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