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Technical Recruiter

Skydio· Operations
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Hybrid (San Mateo, California, United States)$120k - $160kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Technical Recruiter role focused on end-to-end hiring for core engineering functions (Software, Hardware, Hardware Operations) at Skydio, with hybrid work arrangement based in San Mateo, CA.

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 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 startup recruiting machine

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
  • 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 recruiting success
  • Experience supporting fellow recruiters and improving recruiting processes, tools, and operations
  • Thoughtful communicator with strong business judgment and ability to engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Blend of in-house and agency experience preferred
  • Obtaining FAA Part 107 certification within the first 60 days strongly encouraged and required for certain positions

Skills

Required:Technical recruitingStakeholder managementData-driven decision making

Benefits

  • Competitive base salaries
  • Equity in the form of stock options
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Relocation assistance may be provided
  • Group health insurance
  • Paid vacation time
  • Sick leave
  • Holiday pay
  • 401K savings plan
Last updated Sep 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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AI-powered autonomous drones for Drone as First Responder (DFR), critical infrastructure inspection, tactical ISR, site security, surveying and mapping

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